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Volunteer Profile: Branden Daniel Kempt

Mon, 11/09/20
Volunteer at WWOZ   WWOZ Volunteers: Where are you from and what inspired you to move to New Orleans? I am a native of Seattle, WA. My wife is from Louisiana and made New Orleans her home before moving to Seattle for work. I’ve been a musician and American music history ... Read more

Interview: Good Fellas' Raynold Fenelon

Sat, 11/07/20
This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Action Jackson gets on the phone with Good Fellas' Raynold Fenelon to talk about how floats and modern music are impacting second line culture, how it feels to cancel this year's parade, why he's willing to spend a lot of his own money... Read more

Rhythm Room 11/06/20

Sat, 11/07/20
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Arabesque Breakin Suite The Mighty Mocambos 03:05 2 Children Don't Get Weary Booker T. & The MG's 03:38 Up Tight 3 Higher & Higher Erma Franklin 02:47 Super Soul Sister 4 Standing In For Jody Johnnie Taylor 04:03 Lifetime: A Retrospective 1956-1999 - [Disc 3 of 3] 5 I've Ne... Read more

2020 New Orleans Film Festival: Nov. 6-22

Wed, 11/04/20
The 2020 New Orleans Film Festival is happening November 6-22! The film fest is one of the few festivals that will feature in-person events this year, as the New Orleans Film Society has created a combination festival involving outdoor open air cinemas and at-home streaming... Read more

Interview: Tony Hookfin of Men of Class

Mon, 11/02/20
This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Men of Class president Tony Hookfin talks to Action Jackson about when he first started in second lines, how the pandemic has delayed celebrating a big anniversary, what goes into picking a king and queen, and much more "behind the sce... Read more

Video: Dumpstaphunk f/Chali 2na & Trombone Shorty 'Justice 2020'

Mon, 11/02/20
Here's a new video from Dumpstaphunk featuring Chali 2na and Trombone Shorty for 'Justice 2020!' The song is the second single off of their forthcoming album, Where Do We Go From Here, slated for release spring 2021 via Mascot Label Group / The Funk Garage. 'Justice 2020' ... Read more

Rhythm Room 10/30/20

Sat, 10/31/20
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Vote 'Em Out Willie Nelson 02:21 2 Long Dark Night For Prejudice The Soul Brothers Inc. 02:32 The Story of the Soul Brothers Inc. 1968-1974 3 Blood Pressure The Staple Singers 03:30 City In The Sky (Stax LP STS-5515) 4 Another Time arthur alexander 02:37 Complete Monument R... Read more

Interview: Big Chief Bo Dollis, Jr. and Big Queen Laurita Dollis

Sun, 10/25/20
This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Action Jackson is joined on the phone by Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr. and Big Queen Laurita Dollis of the Wild Magnolias. They discuss the intricate process of making suits, the role signals play when they parade, the huge impact Big Chief ... Read more

Rhythm Room 10/23/20

Sat, 10/24/20
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Theme From Beverly Hills Cop The Mighty Mocambos 03:38 45 2 I Shall Be Released Nina Simone 03:56 To Love Somebody 3 I'm Just Another Soldier The Staple Singers 03:54 Be Altitude; Respect Yourself (Stax LP STS-3002) 4 Sweet Harmony Lloyd Charmers 03:20 Dread Broadcasting Co... Read more

Interview: Family Ties founder Tyrone Brooks

Tue, 10/20/20
This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Family Ties founder Tyrone Brooks talks to Action Jackson about how he's looking forward to the club's 20th anniversary, how colors are chosen for parades, how he first got involved with second lines, and more! Hear the whole interview... Read more

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