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In a dream, the Riddler and Alex Trabek asked for this Saturday night's drunk
drive time shift theme - songs and quotes that ask a question. Oh you big
baby, don't reach for the TV remote and give up on this theme. New Orleans
greats Lloyd Price and Allen Toussaint lead th...
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Story by Sharon Armstrong.
A guitarist, a bassist, a drummer and a mandolin player all walk into a bar
in San Francisco – what do you get? The answer is the distinctly New
Orleans blending of funk, roots music and country that is the Honey Island
Swamp Band.
Stranded in S...
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WWOZ will be broadcasting live from the Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival this weekend, when the N.O. Jazz and Heritage Foundation presents its third annual celebration of the blues. Legendary bluesman Honeyboy Edwards is one of the many top performers from southern Louisia...
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This month's recipe comes from Chef Jeremy Langlois of Houmas House Plantation and Gardens in Darrow, LA. It's a combination of two of our favorite brunch cocktail and homemade Southern biscuits, perfect for a quick Sunday late-morning treat!
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Last week I had a "killing two birds with one stone" trip. I got a chance to
visit with one of my oldest friends, Leon Anderson and his family, in
Detroit, Michigan. And I also got the advantage of attending all four days of
the Detroit Jazz Festival. Unlike our very famous...
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Another not-so-special show by Jamie using topical sound clips and music
about "lying" to prove ...
Well wait, this requires some background before the blockbuster news story of
the year:
During the last week's joint session of Congress, Congressman Joe Wilson
heckled Pre...
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On this show, we explore the musical ties between New Orleans, Chicago and
Brazil – by way of musicians Ray Moore and Jeff Albert. We also visit a
weekly music series that takes place down on Frenchmen Street in the Faubourg
Marigny section of New Orleans.
Culinary Crossr...
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Tune in Wednesday night September 9th (09-09-09) for a special "Number 9"
show celebrating the number nine.
Join us at a special time of 9:00 p.m. as we play music with a NINE
association. We may even spin some backwards. Does this make it a 6
association?????????
We will...
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This week's guest on "Yeah, You Right!" is trumpeter Shamarr Allen, whose resume includes stints with Galactic, touring with Willie Nelson, and relentless sonic innovation with his band The Underdawgs. Whether he's playing jazz, funk, country, or rock 'n roll, Shamarr is one o...
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