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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

Rhythm Room Playlist 11/20/15

Sat, 11/21/15

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 The Horse Eric Barnett 02:34 Gas Greatest Hits (Pama ECO4) 2015/11/20 22:03:23 2 Bones in the Valley The Jones Family Singers 04:35 The Spirit Speaks 2015/11/20 22:06:13 ... Read more

Events honoring Allen Toussaint across the U.S.

Thu, 11/19/15

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Love for Allen Toussaint and his music runs deep throughout the world. People in a few other cities in the U.S. have been in contact to let us know that they are hosting events to honor his life and legacy. These are unofficial events organized by loving fans and open to al... Read more

Allen Toussaint: Gentleman Genius of New Orleans Music

Thu, 11/19/15

Authored by: Bill DeTurk

I remember the very first time I saw Allen Toussaint in person. While we did not actually meet until many years later, it is a New Orleans music memory I will never forget. It was probably the first New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at which I worked. The grandstand a... Read more

New music spotlight: The Session

Tue, 11/17/15

Authored by: Carrie Booher

The Session, a New Orleans-based contemporary jazz quintet, released their sophomore album, Live from Snug Harbor, earlier this year. The group decided that the best representation of their sound would be captured by recording live and, based on this album, it seems they we... Read more

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