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Rhythm Room Playlist 12/22//17

Sat, 12/23/17
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     Jingle_Bells     Mato_     03:05      2     Peace Will Come     Southern Avenue     04:11     Southern Avenue 3     Bridges Instead Of Walls     Staple Singers     04:01     Be What You Are 4     Christmas in the Tropics     The De Paur Chorus     02:33     Calypso Ch... Read more

Best of 'OZ 2017: Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry'

Thu, 12/21/17
We're featuring WWOZ's top videos of 2017! In this, Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand perform at their regular gig at Buffa's in June. Both perform in various capacities with a number of different musicians. Aurora can also be seen regularly with Panorama Jazz Band, The Roya... Read more

5 things to know for 12/22 - 12/28

Thu, 12/21/17
Authored by Carrie Booher
1) It's a big holiday week and there are many great shows happening across the city. Check out the WWOZ Livewire for full listings. A few choice picks for this week: Dr. John & the Gris-Gris Krewe and Cha Wa at Tipitina's on Wednesday and Thursday, Nicholas Payton Trio at t... Read more

Tunes for Toys, Th. Dec. 21

Thu, 12/21/17
Authored by Carrie Booher
The Trombone Shorty Foundation, the Gia Malone Prima Foundation, and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation will host the annual Tunes for Toys, a toy drive and concert at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz and Heritage Center (1225 N. Rampart Street) on Thursday, December ... Read more

Big Nine Second Line Parade, Sat. at noon

Wed, 12/20/17

Exhibit: Revealing Mardi Gras Indians, Beaded Art of a Hidden Culture

Wed, 12/20/17
Authored by David Stafford
The images in the gallery below are from "Revealing Mardi Gras Indians, Beaded Art of a Hidden Culture" at The Golden Triangle in Chicago, an exhibit that celebrates the spectacular artistry of the Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans. The exhibition displays colorfully beaded... Read more

Best of 'OZ 2017: Latinos in New Orleans

Tue, 12/19/17
We're featuring WWOZ's top videos of 2017! In this one, we take a look at the long history of Latinos in New Orleans, including the original "Spanish Quarter," exploited laborers who rebuilt the city after Katrina, and music by those who live in the city today. For more fr... Read more

Best of 'OZ 2017: A Night at Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar

Mon, 12/18/17
We're featuring WWOZ's top videos of 2017! This short video is a tribute to Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar, which closed in April 2017 after a well-loved 3 1/2 year run. The video was filmed on August 15, 2016 at one of James Andrews' regular Monday night shows. A number of Baby Dolls... Read more

Best of 'OZ 2017: Kristin Diable

Sat, 12/16/17
We're featuring WWOZ's top videos of 2017! This one is from Kristin Diable's March 29 performance at Wednesdays in the Square, hosted by YLC New Orleans. We broadcasted and video streamed live from that week's concert, which also featured a rocking performance from Marc Bro... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 12/15//17

Sat, 12/16/17
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     Waiting In Vain     Hugo Lobo     04:24     Street Feeling 2     Fellowship     LIZZ WRIGHT     03:33     Fellowship 3     Let It Be     Bill Withers     02:36     Just As I Am 4     Losin' Boy     Eddie Giles     03:20     Shreveport Southern Soul - The Murco Story 5  ... Read more

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