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Nayo Jones Experience live at WWOZ, Mon. at noon

Sun, 07/29/18

World Journey 07/28/18

Sat, 07/28/18

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Mbira Bira Gecko Turner 02:57 Gone Down South 2 A3 Soul Brother Choc Combo 05:31 Washington 3 Playa Blanca Joe Rodriguez Y Su Grupo Latino 03:41 The Afrosound of Colombia vol.1 4 Abrabo Alex Konadu`s International Band... Read more

Back o’ Town Blues: Louis Armstrong in New Orleans Tour

Sat, 07/28/18

Action Jackson sits down with Edward Jackson III of TBC Brass Band. Jackson shares how TBC ("To Be Continued") got their name from a famous New Orleans musician, coming up out of the high school music programs and how the band first got together, playing on Bourbon + much more. Read more

Video: Topsy Chapman & Solid Harmony 'New Orleans Is Great'

Sat, 07/28/18

Satchmo Summer Fest is coming up, starting August 3 and running through August 5! We'll be welcoming musicians into our studio that entire week, starting July 30, for a Satchmo preview series. Check out Topsy Chapman & Solid Harmony performing 'New Orleans Is Great' at WWOZ... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 07/27/18

Sat, 07/28/18

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 don't give a damn king cain silvertone band 02:46 movements vol. 8 2 A1 The Things I Can't Change Willie Banks & The Messengers 04:48 The Things I Can't Change 3 unhappy people Carl bean & universal love 04:51 All we need is... Read more

Recipes: Watermelon Granita

Fri, 07/27/18

Later summer means watermelon, and making a granita is a great way to consume fresh melon during these steamy months. A granita is kind of like a sno-ball, but made in slow motion. Unlike sorbets, making granitas doesn't require an ice cream freezer or any other special equ... Read more

5 things to know for 7/27 - 8/2

Thu, 07/26/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

1) Satchmo SummerFest starts on Friday, August 3 and we've got an entire week of previews coming your way! Monday, July 30 at noon: Nayo Jones Experience live at WWOZ Tuesday, July 31 on the Trad Jazz show (9-11a): Satchmo Summer Fest staff will join us in the studio to tal... Read more

Video: Ecirb Mueller's Twisted Dixie 'On The Sunny Side Of The Street'

Wed, 07/25/18

Satchmo Summer Fest is coming up, starting August 3 and running through August 5! We'll be welcoming musicians into our studio that entire week, starting July 30, for a Satchmo preview series. Check out Ecirb Mueller's Twisted Dixie performing 'On The Sunny Side of The Stre... Read more