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New music spotlight: Naughty Professor

Tue, 09/12/17
Authored by Chris Saucier
New Orleans-based and jazz-funk sextet, Naughty Professor, have spent the past few years building their following through their horn-powered sound that embodies their adventurous recordings and high energy performances. Identity, their latest, is their most daring—shifting ... Read more

Big Freedia + Mannie Fresh 'Dive'

Mon, 09/11/17
Check out the new single from Big Freedia and Mannie Fresh, 'Dive,' below. "Mannie made a guest appearance on my TV show last season," notes Big Freedia of the collaboration. "'Dive' represents two distinct Bounce styles. Try not to shake to this beat!" Big Freedia isn't s... Read more

Fall 2017 Wednesdays on the Point schedule

Mon, 09/11/17
The Westbank gets in on the live music action starting September 13 with the return of Wednesdays On The Point at Algiers Point. These free shows begin at 5:30pm and end at 8:30pm each Wednesday starting in September and running through October. Here's the full schedule: ... Read more

WWOZ Kitchen Sink 2017 Summer of Love Live Series Going To “Let Em Have It! (With No Problem!!)

Sun, 09/10/17
Tune in Wednesday September 13 around 10:30 p.m. for King James and The Special Men who will be performing live in the WWOZ Studio ending our 2017 Kitchen Sink Summer of Love Live Series. King James and the Special Men return from Europe and will be at the Saturn Bar on La... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 09/08/17

Sat, 09/09/17
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
     Snap Easy     Rico Rodriguez     03:56     The Aggrovators Present Rico 2     Real Midnight     Birds of Chicago     05:39     Real Midnight 3     Love Is All     Buck D.D. Black     03:09     Mississippi Bluze Mass 4     I'll Be Doggone     SOLOMON BURKE     02:56    ... Read more

5 things to know for 9/8 - 9/14

Thu, 09/07/17
1) We've got two live broadcasts and video streams coming up this week! Turn on the public forum on music policy from the Carver Theatre on Monday, September 11 at 6:30p (video only). All major candidates for the upcoming mayoral election will be in attendance. Then, on Wed... Read more

New Orleans Celebrates Its Fourth Annual Irish Festival At Kingsley House

Thu, 09/07/17
Authored by Sharon Armstrong
New Orleans will host the fourth annual Irish Fest New Orleans on Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. deep in the heart of the Irish Channel at Kingsley House, 1600 Constance St. Music includes the New Orleans Celtic Heart Ensemble, The Poor Clares, Speed Th... Read more

WWOZ General Manager in Break Thru Magazine: "The Wizardess of 'OZ"

Wed, 09/06/17
One of the little-known facts about local public radio station WWOZ is what the station’s call letters stand for. Its founders chose an abbreviation for the “Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” from the namesake book and feature film. After 35 years of making her own kind of magic ha... Read more

New music spotlight: Lost Bayou Ramblers

Wed, 09/06/17
Authored by Chris Saucier
Lafayette-based and Grammy-nominated band Lost Bayou Ramblers are set to release their eighth album on September 26th. With Kalenda—a Caribbean dance, a Cajun rock and roll song, a female character’s name, and a Louisiana rhythm—the Lost Bayou Ramblers continue to redefine ... Read more

Jazz in the Park's Fall 2017 season

Tue, 09/05/17
The fall 2017 Jazz in the Park season starts this weekend Jazz in the Park's Burger Fest on Friday, Sep. 8 and Saturday, Sep. 9 at Crescent Park under the Mandeville Shed. Saturday offers free performances from Cyril Neville Swamp Band, Los Hombres Calientes featuring Bill ... Read more

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