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New Orleans Music Video: Mia Borders' "Mississippi Rising"

Mon, 09/23/13
Authored by David Stafford
Jazz Fest got it exactly right when they described Mia Borders as "an embodiment of modern New Orleans - soulful, beautiful, energetic, rooted in tradition but speaking for today". Check out a recent video from her album Wherever There Is, and shot on the Mississippi a few blo... Read more

Ingrid Lucia, September 13, 2013

Sun, 09/22/13
Ingrid Lucia and Bill DeTurk talk about producing Lena Prima's new album, the New Orleans Nightingales, "girls" in the music industry, and her various other projects, including her latest album. Read more

Seth Walker, September 13, 2013

Sun, 09/22/13
Seth Walker and Bill DeTurk talk about his travels around the country and discuss Austin and New Orleans music scenes. Read more

WWOZ for Tunein

Sun, 09/22/13
Authored by Danielle Dietze
WWOZ was featured on radio app TuneIn's latest ad campaign! You might have noticed them around your town in public transportation if you live in New York, Chicago, or San Francisco.              TuneIn's Ceo John Donham says WWOZ is "the best Jazz in the world... You're not... Read more

"Gem Sessions" feat. drummer Mike Clark - Oct. 26 at Little Gem Saloon

Fri, 09/20/13
Authored by Soul Sister
WWOZ, Little Gem Saloon, Soul Sister, and Lura Belle Productions present “Gem Sessions” featuring drummer Mike Clark (Herbie Hancock/Headhunters alum)   Saturday, October 26, 2013   10:00 p.m. (Doors at 9:30pm) - one show only   Little Gem Saloon, 445 S. Rampart St. at Poydra... Read more

Pics from Soul Sister's Birthday Jam at Tipitina's aka "Good Foot: A James Brown Get Down" w/the Nigel Hall Band feat. Christian McBride

Fri, 09/20/13
Authored by Soul Sister
Thanks to everyone who helped me to celebrate my birthday the soulful way on Friday, September 13 (2013), at my 7th annual Birthday Jam at Tipitina's. This year, we presented a big payback for ya and called it "Good Foot: A James Brown Get Down."   Get down indeed, as we go... Read more

A Master Class with Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown

Fri, 09/20/13
Authored by David Stafford
On September 28 at the second Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown will be honored in the Heritage tribute. Admired for his influential genre-bending blend of blues, cajun, country and funk, Brown recorded a bunch of albums at Studio in the Country... Read more

Maggie Koerner, September 15, 2013

Thu, 09/19/13
Maggie Koerner talks with Your Cousin Dimitri about touring with Galactic, the prospect of playing in France, the Halloween show at the Civic Theater, her new music video & more. Read more

Warren Wolf, September 12, 2013

Thu, 09/19/13
Warren Wolf talks with Scott Borne about his new album (entitled Wolfgang), his creative process, the pleasure of playing "Frankie and Johnny", the challenges of travelling with vibraphones & more. Read more

Guardians of the Groove: The Second Installment

Thu, 09/19/13
Authored by David Stafford
At 'OZ, we're excited about our new partnership with WWL-TV, in which we recognize the work of the city's "Guardians of the Groove" with a monthly television series of profiles and interviews. See the second segment, featuring Donald Harrison interviewed by show host T.R. John... Read more

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