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Tue, 07/10/18

'OZone Email Newsletter for July 2018

Mon, 07/09/18
In the JULY 2018 Issue of the 'OZone, WWOZ's monthly newsletter: Calling all Guardians of the Groove! | Kyle Roussel Organ Trio at the Jazz & Heritage Center | New Orleans Tricentennial Music Moment: Clifton Chenier | In Memoriam: Henry Butler | Show Host Spotlight: Suzanne ... Read more

Louis Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp on School Groove, Tues. 12p

Sat, 07/07/18

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

Sat, 07/07/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     Staxx Of Gold     African Music Machine     08:17     African Music Machine 2     Save Us All     Tracy Chapman     03:47     Our Bright Future 3     Bones in the Valley     The Jones Family Singers     04:35     The Spirit Speaks 4     Let the Water Run Dry (feat. Ke... Read more

Video: Henry Butler tribute

Fri, 07/06/18
In early 2015, George Ingmire sat down with Papa Mali, Tom McDermott, Trombone Shorty, David Torkanowsky, Amasa Miller, James Patterson, music director at Snug Harbor, and Kyle Roussel, to get their take on what made Henry Butler such a powerful pianist. This piece also inc... Read more

5 things to know for 7/6 - 7/12

Thu, 07/05/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
1) Essence Fest is happening in the city through the Sunday! Performers this year include Janet Jackson, Doug E. Fresh, and Erykah Badu. Local performers include Mykia Jovan (debut), DJ Jubilee, and Big Freedia. See the whole lineup here. 2) Tipitina's Free Fridays will be... Read more

Recipes: Blackberry Cobbler

Thu, 07/05/18
High summer is blackberry season, and cobbler is an easy way to enjoy them. It's terrific by itself. With a scoop of vanilla and/or some fresh whipped cream? Crazy good!  For the filling: 3-1/2 to 4 cups fresh blackberries, rinsed and dried 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons sugar... Read more

Henry Butler tributes on the 2-week archive

Thu, 07/05/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
A number of our show hosts have paid tribute to the late Henry Butler. Listen in to these recent shows to hear stories from close friends and collaborators and, of course, all the music. Simply click on the show you want to hear and it will take you to our 2-week archive: ... Read more

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