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Steve Riley And The Mamou Playboys, Tiny Desk Concert

Wed, 02/18/15

Authored by: David Stafford

If you're kicking back and recovering from Mardi Gras, check out this four-song set by Grammy-nominated Cajun band Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, a 2011 Tiny Desk Concert from the NPR Music office. Set List: "Lyons Point" "Valse de Chagrin/Waltz of Sorrow" "Grand Isle" ... Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for February, 2015

Tue, 02/17/15

In This Issue Louisiana Music Factory/Swamp Shop Anniversary Broadcast Hear the Mardi Gras Indian Queens Spring 2015 Pledge Party, March 3-13 Congo Square New World Rhythms Festival, March 21-22 Class Got Brass Call for Entries Recipe: Crawfish Pasta Quick Links Spread the G... Read more

Dr. John & the Lower 911, "Big Bass Drum (On A Mardi Gras Day)"

Sun, 02/15/15

Authored by: David Stafford

Back in July 2011, Dr. John played the Gathering of the Vibes Music Festival at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut and gave this performance of "Big Bass Drum (On A Mardi Gras Day). Happy Carnival, y'all! Read more

World Journey Carnival Edition

Sat, 02/14/15

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 I Am Paradise Alternative Quartet 03:53 We Muzik Vol. 3 Trinidad & Tobago 2015/2/14 16:05:53 2 Iko Iko Zap Mama 02:45 Mission Impossible 2 RETAIL 2015/2/14 16:10:22 ... Read more

All On A Mardi Gras Day

Sat, 02/14/15

Authored by: George Ingmire

Welcome to WWOZ's new nationally syndicated program, NEW ORLEANS CALLING! In this week's episode, "All On A Mardi Gras Day", we focus on the culmination of Carnival Season in New Orleans. Read more

Flow Tribe: Rolling with the Krewe of Endymion

Fri, 02/13/15

Authored by: David Stafford

Endymion rolls tomorrow night; to get in the mood, ride shotgun with New Orleans funk-rockers Flow Tribe as they roll through New Orleans with the Krewe of Endymion last Mardi Gras. Read more

Henry Butler, "Mardi Gras in New Orleans"

Tue, 02/10/15

Authored by: David Stafford

Henry Butler with "Mardi Gras in New Orleans" from the Bourbon Street Music Festival, Sao Paulo, Brazil, August 19, 2012. This performance features blues guitarist Vasti Jackson as well as bassist Barry Stephenson and drummer Jamison Ross. Read more

Henry Butler, "Mardi Gras in New Orleans"

Tue, 02/10/15

Authored by: David Stafford

Rhythm Room Mardi Gras Edition 02 13 15

Tue, 02/10/15

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 Carnival Baby Square one 04:03 Soca 2015/2/13 22:00:58 2 Shallow Water Flaming Arrows 04:08 Here Come The Indians Now 2015/2/13 22:05:43 3 Calypso Music Sa... Read more

Jo-El Sonnier, Cajun Storytellers performance

Mon, 02/09/15

Authored by: David Stafford

Congratulations to Rayne, LA native and Cajun music pioneer Jo-El Sonnier on his Grammy win in the Best Regional Roots album category for his 2013 release The Legacy. Here he is in the Allons Danser Studios with a 7-song episode of Cajun Storytellers. Set List: "J'ai E... Read more

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