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Darwin and Mardi Gras

Sat, 02/14/09

Authored by: Jamie Dell'Apa

You're telling me that Mardi Gras started the same week as a satellite collision and Charles Darwin's 200th birthday? Oh such material for a radio show. Music about chimps and dogs (The Beagle and Barkus?) and music about chimps and dogs in satellites. Somehow we'll als... Read more

Fat Tuesday's New Orleans Music Show

Fri, 02/13/09

Authored by: Olivia Greene

On Mardi Gras it's Olivia Greene's great pleasure and privilege to sub for Tom Morgan, and to play a program of party music designed to be your soundtrack for a special day of delights and adventures. Go Mardi Gras Music! Read more

9th Annual Salute to the Mardi Gras Indians

Thu, 02/12/09

Authored by: Tom Morgan

On Tuesday, February 17th, at 11 a.m. catch Tom Morgan's special three-hour show dedicated to the Mardi Gras Indians. Joining him will be author, poet and former 'OZ show host, John Sinclair, as well as Indians live in our studio singing and talking about their culture. Read more

Happy Birthday to Rebirth's Phil Frazier!

Mon, 02/09/09

Join 'OZ in wishing Rebirth Brass Band sousaphonist and co-founder Phil Frazier a happy 43rd birthday — and many more. The band recently celebrated its 25th anniversary — here's hoping for another 25 years! . Read more

Charlie B interviews Ray Brown Jr about April appearance in New Orleans

Mon, 02/09/09

Authored by: Charles Burchell

Ray Brown Jr., singer, composer, arranger, drummer and pianist travels to New Orleans for a special concert on April 25th. Ray Jr., the son of jazz bassist Ray Brown and legendary singer Ella Fitzgerald headlines the event that will commemorate his mother's 92nd birthday. ... Read more

THE RETURN OF THE 9TH WARD MARCHING BAND!

Mon, 02/09/09

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

Don't miss the 9th Ward Marching Band as they return for the 2009 Carnival Season. The 9th Ward Marching Band 2009 Parade Schedule; Thursday 2/19: MUSES PARADE. Uptown route. Rolls at 7pm Saturday 2/21: DAYTIME 9th WARD PARADE. TIME AND LOCATION SECRET. Monday 2/2... Read more

Street Talk: The Lights Are On on St. Claude

Sun, 02/08/09

Authored by: Marie Lovejoy

The St. Claude Avenue Main Street Association pairs with MIT urban planning students to revitalize the St. Claude Avenue commercial district. Inspired by the interest in their neighborhood, residents find a renewed sense of community and volunteerism. Read more

Blackened Catfish with Crawfish Étouffée

Sat, 02/07/09

This one comes to us from D.I.'s Restaurant in Basile, Louisiana. It makes 2-3 servings from 2 catfish filets and a pound of crawfish tails, and it's a great way to butter up your sweetie on Valentine's Day. Read more

Mardi Gras Photo Contest

Sat, 02/07/09

Mardi Gras in New Orleans provides one of the best opportunies on earth to get great photographs. If you think you have the best Mardi Gras photo ever, enter it into our Mardi Gras photo contest, and you just may win a free pair of fine high-fidelity earphones. So from no... Read more

A Closer Walk With Thee

Sat, 02/07/09

Authored by: Jelly Roll Justice

Recently I have received several calls and emails concerning the song "A Closer Walk With Thee" and in particular, which version I prefer. There are many excellent renditions of this beautiful tune and I will mention just two of my favorites. One was inquired about by Peter... Read more

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