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1) Epiphany! The 2018 Carnival season begins on Saturday with traditional
Twelfth Night festivities from Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc, Phunny Phorty
Phellows, Society Des Champs Elysee, and more. See this year's full parade
schedule here. The first day of the Tricentennial Carniva...
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Hello OZ Groovehounds,
Murf here, your friendly neighborhood DJ from the Monday New Orleans Music
Show. 2018, the year of the Rad, and in keeping with that idea, I am going
to post my playlist from each week's show, in case you missed it or have some
questions. I have...
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Yvonne Busch was one of the most important and influential New Orleans musicians, even though she was never a household name. A child prodigy and performer, she made a choice to change direction and teach in public schools -- and changed the lives of thousands.
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The Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival returns to stages and schools
across the city on January 9 and runs through January 14. The mission of this
unique festival is to showcase and highlight the many contributions and
accomplishments of NEA Jazz Master Danny Barker: mu...
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There’s a song that’s been heard every Mardi Gras since 1872. Originally it didn’t have anything to do with New Orleans -- it was actually written by an English comedian.
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The New Orleans music and cultural communities lost a number of talented and
influential individuals in 2017. Here, we remember those who passed away in
the last year.
WWOZ's Dan Fitzgerald, d. Jan. 6, 2017
John Boudreaux, d. Jan. 14, 2017
Charlie Sims, d. Feb. 5, 2017
Arno...
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A new exhibition of photographs and ceremonial attire of women who
participate in the community-based customs of the Black Masking/Mardi Gras
Indian, Baby Doll, and Social Aid & Pleasure Club traditions will be on
display at the Main Library Branch (219 Loyola Ave) from Jan...
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Twelfth Night is nearly upon us, marking the start of the 2018 Carnival
season! Check out the New Orleans parade schedule (subject to change) below.
Saturday, Jan. 6 (Twelfth Night)
6p Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc (French Quarter)
7p Phunny Phorty Fellows (Uptown)
7:30p Society Des...
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