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The Music World Mourns Two More

Thu, 06/11/09

Authored by: Mike Kobrin

On June 3, 2009, the music world lost two bright stars, saxophonist Sam Butera (81) and singer Koko Taylor (80). Sam Butera was born and raised in New Orleans, where his father, Joe, operated Poor Boy's Grocery and Meat Market. He got his professional music career started... Read more

Boudin and Bonnaroo! ils sont partis

Thu, 06/11/09

Authored by: A.J. Rodrigue (Boudin Man)

Left Houma Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. (the plan was to leave for 10). After numerous stops in New Orleans and after a red beans and rice with a smothered porkchop lunch at the praine connection we finally hit the road for Manchester, Tennesse for the 8th Bonnaroo Music... Read more

Essence Music Festival 2009

Wed, 06/10/09

The 15th annual Essence Music Festival returns to New Orleans July 3-5, with national and local performers from Anita Baker and Al Green to Trombone Shorty and Irvin Mayfield, as well as daytime seminars with the likes of Bill Cosby, Al Sharpton, and Omarosa. WWOZ's own Soul S... Read more

Yeah, You Right: John "Papa" Gros

Fri, 06/05/09

Authored by: Mike Kobrin

Fresh off his amazing performance at the Bayou Boogaloo's B3 Summit with fellow organists Rich Vogel and Joe Krown, John "Papa" Gros had some time to participate in our weekly 20-questions session. The leader of one of New Orleans' most successful funk bands, Papa Gr... Read more

"Vieux To Do"

Fri, 06/05/09

Authored by: George Ingmire

Previews the upcoming trio of Festivals: Creole Tomato Festival, Louisiana Seafood Festival, & the Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco Festival, highlighting music from the weekend. Artists featured include Sunpie Barnes. Bruce Daigrepont, Beausoleil, Terrence Simien, Lost Bayou Ram... Read more

The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival announce that it will donate $240,000 to a variety of New Orleans non-profit groups

Tue, 06/02/09

Authored by: A.J. Rodrigue (Boudin Man)

In their continuing effort to promote continued awareness of the rebuilding of New Orleans, festival organizers Superfly Presents and A.C. Entertainment created the “Somethin’ Else – New Orleans” tent at the 2008 event. The money raised from these donations will be par... Read more

Yeah, You Right: Margie Perez

Fri, 05/29/09

Authored by: Mike Kobrin

In our "Yeah, You Right!" interview series, we toss 20 rapid-fire questions at some of the New Orleans music scene's brightest stars. Some of their answers will surprise you, so sit back and enjoy the ride! We caught up with one of New Orleans' gutsiest and most ebullient ... Read more