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Rhythm Room Playlist 06/17/16

Sat, 06/18/16

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 Guns In The Ghetto Broadway 03:31 17 North Parade 2016/6/17 22:02:23 2 The Little Wooden Church Willie Neal Johnson & The Gospel Keynotes. 03:40 The Best of Willie Neal John... Read more

Champion Jack Dupree: What We Left Out

Fri, 06/17/16

In making our two-part episode about Champion Jack Dupree, we learned so many stray facts and strange stories about Jack Dupree that we just couldn’t fit into the story; we've collected some of the best here. Read more

Allen Toussaint and Champion Jack Dupree: The Story of the Video

Fri, 06/17/16

Sometimes we stumble across really fascinating moments of musical history, pretty much by accident. Which is basically how we found this video of Allen Toussaint joining the legendary boogie woogie piano player Champion Jack Dupree onstage at Jazz Fest in 1990. Read more

FRIDAY: Pop-Up Show to Benefit the Eagle Saloon

Wed, 06/15/16

Authored by: Soul Sister

As a proud Cultural Ambassador of the Eagle Saloon, I'm excited to invite everyone to this amazing pop-up show and benefit this Friday, June 17! Eagle Saloon Youth Outreach Fundraiser Friday, June 17 Maple Leaf Bar - 8316 Oak St., New Orleans Doors 9pm, Presentation 9:... Read more

Trumpet Black & the Heart Attacks 'Living The Good Life'

Tue, 06/14/16

Authored by: Carrie Booher

This new video from the Heart Attacks pays respect to the late Travis "Trumpet Black" Hill and his life, music, and work in Treme. It was produced with support from WWOZ and the New Orleans Video Access Center (NOVAC). Check out the sneak peek into our studio with DJ Nita K... Read more

New music spotlight: Alexis & the Samurai

Tue, 06/14/16

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Alexis & the Samurai, made up of Alexis Marceaux and Sam Craft, don't have the "traditional New Orleans sound" but still integrate many hometown influences into their music. Their latest album, Move Into View, was released May 24. Their music conjures an unexpected mishmash... Read more

This Weekend: Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival

Mon, 06/13/16

Authored by: Carrie Booher

This weekend brings the 10th annual Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival to Armstrong Park. This free festival features some of the top Cajun and zydeco talent in Louisiana today. Performers include Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Roddie Romero and t... Read more

Ol' Man River Recaps Del Fest

Sun, 06/12/16

Authored by: Old Man River

Looking back at Del Fest 2016, I must admit that this was one of the best weekend camping music festivals I've ever attended. It was obvious from the time of my arrival to the time I left that the McCoury family would be a big part of the experience. When the headliners are... Read more

Tonight's Show at Midnight

Sat, 06/11/16

Authored by: Jamie Dell'Apa

On Saturday at midnight until Sunday 3am, it is music you've never heard by musicians you've never heard of.... From the 50s to the 70s - all the non-hits (but the music that fundamentally influenced the music you grew up with). With that format, a program guide come... Read more

The Second Year: Mentors and Students

Sat, 06/11/16

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