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The Good Times Rolled

Wed, 02/24/16
Authored by Nita Ketner
“Photographers deal in things which are continually vanishing and when they have vanished there is no contrivance on earth which can make them come back again.” Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004) Bernard Hermann’s “The Good Times Rolled: Black New Orleans, 1979-1982” is a l... Read more

Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys, "Richest Man"

Tue, 02/23/16
Authored by David Stafford
From Opepousas, Louisiana and a former member of Zydeco Force, Jeffery Broussard and his band the Creole Cowboys perform "Richest Man" from the 2008 album Keeping the Tradition Alive! during a 2013 show held in Midtown Omaha.  Read more

New music spotlight: Nolatet

Tue, 02/23/16
Authored by Carrie Booher
After years of collaboration on various projects, Mike Dillon, Brian Haas, James Singleton, and Johnny Vidacovich have finally come together for an official release as new quartet, Nolatet. Their debut album, Dogs, will be released Friday, February 26 on Royal Potato Family... Read more

2016 Wednesdays at the Square

Mon, 02/22/16
Authored by Carrie Booher
The 17th annual Wednesday at the Square in Lafayette Square lineup is out! This annual springtime concert series features local artists and food and drink vendors and, for the eager, marks the start of festival season. 2016 Wednesday at the Square kicks off on March 2 with ... Read more

A Highly Animated Version of St. James Infirmary

Sat, 02/20/16
Authored by David Stafford
Did I hear that right? Members of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band in an animated music video!? Yep. An animated romp in the style of Max Fleischer (Betty Boop) directed by Lafayette-based visual artist James Tancill, it's the music video for the Preservation Hall / King Britt ... Read more

5 things to know for Feb. 19

Fri, 02/19/16
Authored by Carrie Booher
'5 things to know' is a weekly feature highlighting different parts of the WWOZ world that you may have missed this week, including unique WWOZ programming and video, plus New Orleans events, artists, releases, places, features, and more. For the week ending February 19, 2... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 02/19/16

Fri, 02/19/16
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 Hip Hug-Her The Devils 03:14 45 2016/2/19 22:02:54 2 Gospel Train Golden Nuggets 02:49 The Last Soul Company, Malaco Disc 1 2016/2/19 22:06:17 3 Love and Trus... Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for February, 2016

Fri, 02/19/16
In This IssueUpcoming WWOZ Live BroadcastsMardi Gras Day Video DiaryJoin the Guardians of the GrooveClass Got Brass Call for EntriesCongo Square New World Rhythms Festival, March 19-20Piano Night 2016 Happens April 25New Orleans Calling: In Search of the Late Alvin BatisteR... Read more

Bonerama, "Mr. Okra"

Thu, 02/18/16
Authored by David Stafford
Here's Bonerama with a trombone-funk homage to Arthur Robinson, an original New Orleans character better known as "Mr. Okra." Driving around the city in his colorful truck, Mr. Okra sings his wares in baritone: "I got bell peppers, some cucumbers and some corn, I have good ... Read more

Celebration of Jimmy Glickman at Tipitina's Saturday

Wed, 02/17/16
Authored by Carrie Booher
Jimmy Glickman was a man renowned amongst New Orleans musicians for his support of the music community and generosity as owner of the New Orleans Music Exchange, New Orleans' only local one-stop-shop for everything music for more than 20 years. Glickman passed away on Janua... Read more

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