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Corey Ledet & his Zydeco Band "Another Pretty Day"

Mon, 11/30/15

Authored by: David Stafford

Produced by our friends a KRVS in Lafayette, here's Corey Ledet and his Zydeco Band doing "Another Pretty Day", from their 2012 release Nothin' But the Best.Musicians Corey Ledet, accordion, vocals; Chad Fouquier, guitar, vocals; Li'l Buck Sinegal, guitar; Cedryl Ballou, dr... Read more

New music spotlight: Nigel Hall

Sun, 11/29/15

Authored by: Carrie Booher

New Orleans soul singer Nigel Hall released his latest album, "Ladies and Gentlemen... Nigel Hall" earlier this month on Feel Music Group/Round Hill Music. Hall displays incredible range throughout the album, which is full of Hall's signature smooth vocals and keyboard skil... Read more

Four Guitars

Sat, 11/28/15

In this episode of NEW ORLEANS CALLING! we examine the role of the guitar in the New Orleans sound. Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 11/27/15

Sat, 11/28/15

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 Walking Thru Jerusalem Corporation 02:54 Solid Gold From The Vaults Vol. 4 2015/11/27 22:02:51 2 I Shall be Released Marion Williams 04:33 The New Message 2015/11/27 22:0... Read more

Morning Set Playlist 11/27/15

Fri, 11/27/15

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 A Change Is Gonna Come J.J. Jackson 06:35 The Greatest Little Soul Band In The Land 2015/11/27 06:09:10 2 Reckoner (Live At Capitol Studios / 2014) Robert Glasper 05:08 Cove... Read more

Erica Falls, "It's Going to Be Alright" at WWOZ

Mon, 11/23/15

Authored by: David Stafford

Erica Falls performs "It's Going to Be Alright" in the WWOZ Studio in support of the recently competed 2015 Fall Pledge Drive. Read more

Blood, Sweat & Hair

Mon, 11/23/15

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Elsa Hahne and Golden G. Richard III's exhibition of 29 music photos, "Blood, Sweat & Hair," opened at the Jazz & Heritage Gallery (1205 N. Rampart) on Saturday, November 14 and will be running through Friday, December 18. The 29 photos are a retrospective of music images c... Read more

The Graduates

Sat, 11/21/15

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Oak Street Po-Boy Fest

Sat, 11/21/15

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Oak Street Po-Boy Fest returns this Sunday, November 22 with live music and, of course, copious amounts of delicious po-boys. The festival runs through the Oak St. business corridor, from Carrollton to Eagle. Forty different food vendors will be there to fill you up, along ... Read more

The Deslondes, "Out on the Rise"

Sat, 11/21/15

Authored by: David Stafford

The Deslondes perform "Out on the Rise," in the Holy Cross, New Orleans. It's the final cut on their self-titled debut album, which we featured last summer in our New Music Spotlight. Read more

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