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Video: Al "Carnival Time" Johnson 'Carnival Time Too'

Sat, 02/13/21

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

What time is it? CARNIVAL TIME! Check out a new re-work of Al "Carnival Time" Johnson's big hit, with a new video, just in time for Mardi Gras 2021! This is 'Carnival Time Too.' Read more

Interview: Spy Boy Tim Washington

Sat, 02/13/21

This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Spy Boy Tim Washington gets on the phone with Action Jackson to discuss encountering the White Eagles and Black Eagles on Orleans Avenue as a child, how meetings of Indians came to be, the legacy of Big Chief Tootie Montana, what he fe... Read more

Rhythm Room Carnival Edition 02/12/21

WWOZ to re-air historic Mardi Gras specials

Fri, 02/12/21

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

This Mardi Gras, we dug deep in the vaults and unearthed two vintage WWOZ Mardi Gras specials which have rarely been heard since their initial broadcasts. Tune in Sunday, February 14, 10am-12pm CT, to hear WWOZ's 1994 Mardi Gras special hosted by Dr. John. This two-hour sp... Read more

Here Comes Mr. Jordan: Steve of the JFA visits The Dean's List

Thu, 02/11/21

Authored by:  Dean Ellis

The Jazz Foundation of America, an organization whose mission it is to provide (amongst its vast outreach and charitable work) Covid-19 relief to musicians here in New Orleans and around the country, has hopped aboard the creative Carnival porch float craze around town by f... Read more

Interview: Joell Lee of Original Black Seminole Baby Dolls

Mon, 02/08/21

This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Action Jackson gets on the phone with Joell Lee of the Original Black Seminole Baby Dolls. They discuss the possibility of uniting different Baby Doll groups, the Baby Dolls' representation of strong womanhood, how they design their ou... Read more

Rhythm Room 02/05/21

Interview: Perfect Gentlemen president Travis Lyons

Sun, 01/31/21

This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Perfect Gentlemen president Travis Lyons talks to Action Jackson about all the parades that were canceled because of Covid, how a youth center is reaching out to people during the pandemic, his efforts to help young artists record musi... Read more

Photos: Krewe of House Floats

Sun, 01/31/21

New Orleanians have risen to the occasion for this unusual Mardi Gras season. These are just a few of the contributions to the Krewe of House Floats and Krewe of Red Beans' "Hire a Mardi Gras artist" initiative. Read more

Rhythm Room01/29/21