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In Memoriam: Herman Leonard

Mon, 08/16/10
Authored by Mike Kobrin
Herman Leonard, whose iconic photos of Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Dexter Gordon and many more helped define the world's view of this American art form, passed away on August 14. The former New Orleans resident lost his print archive after Hurricane Katrina, but the negat... Read more

Magic Moment from Ivan Neville

Mon, 08/16/10

"Love is in the Air"

Mon, 08/16/10
Authored by George Ingmire
On this week’s program, we take a romantic stroll with singer Ingrid Lucia. After that, we'll go for a Mediterranean spin with the Panorama Jazz Band, as clarinetist Ben Schenck tells us about his many musical loves.   Culinary Crossroads: Fresh food at Satsuma Café in t... Read more

"Food, Food, and More Food"

Mon, 08/16/10
Authored by George Ingmire
This week, we highlight some of the amazing cuisine of the Crescent City while enjoying some music about food, so please bring open ears and an appetite. Our dishes include Holly’s Tamales, Shrimp and Grits, and a red beans recipe by Tee Eva. We'll also listen to music by S... Read more

Brother Dege- Rides Through the Storm- Friday the 13th Blues Breakdown

Fri, 08/13/10
Post Millennial Tension via Folk Forms. A hard row to hoe. Bittersweet guitar pleads for mercy. Brother Dege represents the the modern primitive backlash against the madness and angst of the 21st century. In a country where the jails are full, and the soul is being drained... Read more

Housemade Macaroni with Cheddar Velouté and Pulled Pork

Thu, 08/12/10
Courtesy of Chef Todd Pulsinelli, American Sector, New Orleans. If you like the recipe, then check out Louisiana Cookin' magazine. Subscribe with the promotion code wwoz2010, and they'll donate $5 to WWOZ. Read more

Sound Clash

Thu, 08/12/10
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
The Rhythm Room presents SOUND CLASH Tune in Friday, August 20th from 10-12 pm for the debut of a new series that will pair off two Crescent City selectors in a friendly battle of musical minds as they spar to keep your toes tappin' and your head snappin'. First up on the... Read more

Jazz from The French Market - in Vinyl!

Wed, 08/11/10
Authored by Your Friend
Elizabeth Meneray and Your Cousin Dimitri tag team on Thursday, August 12 starting at 4 pm (New Orleans time) to play the best in contemporary jazz for you...in vinyl only! Join us for that hot, warm, groovy sound in 33 rpm's, just the way yer daddy liked it. Read more

All Vinyl - New Orleans Music Show

Wed, 08/11/10
Authored by George Ingmire
What's your vinyl story? For me, it was visits to the record store on the weekend. With my allowance and a few extra dollars subsidized by my nana Ingmire, I searched the bins for vinyl like someone on a treasure hunt. Years later, I'd abandoned records for the less subs... Read more

Magic Moment from Frenchy

Mon, 08/09/10

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