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'OZone Email Newsletter for June, 2010

Thu, 06/17/10

Dear Listener, WWOZ’s Gulf Aid benefit concert for our devastated coastal community last month sparked a cascade of similar local events, like Jonathan Ferrara Gallery's Gulf Aid Art exhibition (June 17-19). You can also download “It Ain’t My Fault” by the Gulf Aid AllSta... Read more

"Three-legged Tango"

Wed, 06/16/10

Authored by: George Ingmire

On today’s show, John Ellis & Double Wide provide some musical mischief, recorded live at the Blue Nile on Frenchmen Street in New Orleans. Then, we walk the culinary tightrope between hearty fried pork belly and a salad of seasonal offerings, brought to you by John Harris ... Read more

Moran, Prieto are the High Points of Healdsburg Jazz Fest Finale

Mon, 06/14/10

Authored by: Jelly Roll Justice

Dafnis Prieto's Si o Si Quartet with Peter Apfelbaum were spectacular openers on the last day of the 12th Annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival, Sunday June 13th. Prieto's tremendous change of pace, brilliant rhythms, tonal perfection made you forget at times he is a drummer --... Read more

Deep Passion - Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca

Sat, 06/12/10

Authored by: Your Friend

The poetry of Federico Garcia Lorca hit home once again after seeing Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca at Le Petit Theatre. The guitars, the voices, the poses, the pain, they were all there in front of me, beautifully alive in the performance. Please make time to check th... Read more

US vs England at the World Cup and Louisiana vs British Petroleum in the Gulf

Sat, 06/12/10

Authored by: Jamie Dell'Apa

Forgive me, I'm a bit stuck on THE SPORT today. Yeah, that sport where the audience share is measured in billions instead of millions. It's not just the global quadrennial celebration, it's also that the US is playing England today while Louisiana is playing an endless m... Read more

Boudin Man at Bonnaroo Thursday Day 1

Fri, 06/11/10

Authored by: A.J. Rodrigue (Boudin Man)

Youtube will be webcasting live perfromances all weekend from the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival being held in Manchester Tennessee. Check out the webcast schedule and watch live performances at http://www.youtube.com/bonnaroo Read more

Fried Cheescake Bites with Warm Louisiana Peach Coulis

Thu, 06/10/10

This month's recipe comes to us from Dr. Julie A. Holmes of Ruston, Louisiana. She's whipped up an amazing dessert of fried cheesecake bites with a warm Louisiana peach coulis that's sure to put a delicious topper on just about any meal. If you like the recipe, then check... Read more

Essence Music Festival: July 2-4

Wed, 06/09/10

The 16th annual Essence Music Festival returns to the Superdome in New Orleans July 4th weekend, with performers including Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Irma Thomas, and Dumpstaphunk. Daytime seminars at the Morial Convention Center will feature Bill Cosby, Al Sharpton, Jada Pin... Read more

"Euterpe"

Tue, 06/08/10

Authored by: George Ingmire

This week, we enjoy the sounds of songwriters from all over the Crescent City—a place so dedicated to art that the Greek Muses have streets named after them. We'll hear from John Boutté, Andrew Duhon, Paul Sanchez and more. We also meet up with Miranda Lash, curator of Mode... Read more

Brazil Takes Center Stage at the Healdsburg Jazzfest!!

Mon, 06/07/10

Authored by: Jelly Roll Justice

"Bossa Nova on the Green" was fantastic!! This Sunday June 6th concert was held in a downtown Healdsburg Park and the crowd was treated to some of the finest Brazilian musicians as part of the opening weekend of the 12th Annual Jazz Festival. "Brasilia" featured Pamela Dri... Read more

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