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Video: Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers 'Marie' at the Mother-in-Law Lounge

Sun, 07/15/18

Nothing beats a WWOZ party! Celebrating the sounds of New Orleans and the power of community radio. Here's a highlight from the final day of our Spring 2015 Membership Drive at Kermit's Mother-in-Law Lounge as Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers performed 'Marie.' Read more

New Orleans Musicians Clinic opens its doors: Tricentennial Music Moment

Sun, 07/15/18

In the 1990s, somebody decided it was time to do something about the health issues plaguing New Orleans musicians and culture bearers. On May 1, 1998, the doors opened for the unparalleled New Orleans Musicians Clinic. Read more

Music applications for Jazz Fest 2019 open now, deadline Oct. 1

Sun, 07/15/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Music applications to perform at the 2019 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival are open now! Deadline to apply is October 1. This is sure to be a great Fest, as it will be the 50th anniversary and many special events are in store.  Click here to apply now Read more

Rhythm Room 07/13/18

5 things to know for 7/13 - 7/19

Thu, 07/12/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

1) Turn on our live video stream on Saturday night as we bring you the Kyle Roussel Organ Trio from the final Jazz & Heritage Foundation free concert of the season. There are two sets happening at the Jazz & Heritage Center. One starts at 8p and one at 9:30p. We will be liv... Read more

Video: James Singleton, Nahum Zybdel, Susanne Ortner at 'OZ

Wed, 07/11/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

James Singleton, Nahum Zybdel, and Susanne Ortner joined us in the studio this morning to share some beautiful jazz. Check out their 3-song set below.  Songs 1. Luis Americano 2. Migalhas de Amor 3. Mamanita Read more

Video: Louis Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp on School Groove

Tue, 07/10/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Students from the Louis Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp joined host Cole Williams in the studio this afternoon for a special July edition of School Groove! Check out the replay below. Angelica Pruitt  - bass Theron Sanchez - trumpet Kevin Gullage - keys Gus Wietfeldt - sax Jarre... Read more

Harold Battiste + AFO Records: Tricentennial Music Moment

Sat, 07/07/18

All For One Records (AFO) was a collective label, completely owned by New Orleanian African-American musicians, including Harold Battiste, Chuck Badie, Alvin Red Tyler, Melvin Lastie, and more. They set up shop at the corner of Claiborne and Orleans Avenues in 1961. Read more

Hear entire Henry Butler Jazz Fest 2002 set, Sun. 4p

Sat, 07/07/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Sunday at 4p, listen in to a special edition of Sitting In as host Tom Roche shares a classic Henry Butler concert in its entirety, direct from the Archive of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. This brilliant set has not been heard since it originally aired live on... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 07/06/18