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Block Party Playlist 09/19/15

Sat, 09/19/15

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 more scorcher Coyabalites 03:22 "Unhinged" 2015/9/19 18:01:44 2 Harry Hippie Calvin Richardson 04:04 Facts Of Life: The Soul Of Bobby Womack 2015/9/19 18:05:21 3... Read more

Book review: Playboy Swings! How Hugh Hefner and Playboy Changed The Face of Music

Sat, 09/19/15

Authored by: Nita Ketner

At first blush, it is tempting to dismiss Hugh Hefner and Playboy as nothing more than purveyors of “skin rags.” But Hef’s self-described “pleasure primer styled to the masculine taste” became the most successful magazine of the second half of the 20th century. At its peak,... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 09/18/15

Sat, 09/19/15

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 Malcolm X Hal Singer 03:37 Paris Soul Food 2015/9/18 22:01:31 2 Blessed The Brave Lizz Wright 03:41 Freedom & Surrender 2015/9/18 22:05:28 3 I Won't Back Down... Read more

Recipe: Salú's Potato Cheddar Dumplings

Fri, 09/18/15

Salú's Potato and Cheddar Dumplings. This recipe for Potato and Cheddar Dumplings is featured on Salú's Oktoberfest Menu, beginning Saturday, September 19th and running through Sunday, October 4th. The menu consists of five hand picked German-inspired dishes alongside German b... Read more

Joe Rinaudo, Rag Medley on the Fotoplayer

Fri, 09/18/15

Authored by: David Stafford

How do you "play" a player piano? In the case of a Fotoplayer, a type of player piano designed for providing music and sound effects for silent movies, by pulling various cords, the user added sound effects based on what was happening on screen: bells, whistles, thunder, et... Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for September, 2015

Fri, 09/18/15

In This IssuePonderosa Stomp Record Show Broadcast, October 3Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, October 16-18More Upcoming BroadcastsCall for Volunteers, Fall Membership DriveCuttin' Class on WWOZNew Orleans CallingCrescent City Farmer’s Market AnniversaryRecipe: CevicheQu... Read more

Edna Karr High School Brass Band, 2015

Thu, 09/17/15

The Edna Karr High School Brass Band visits WWOZ for a second Cuttin' Class performance. Includes video. Read more

Food Vendors and Craft Vendors Wanted for the 2016 Congo Square New World Rhythms Festival

Wed, 09/16/15

Authored by: Carrie Booher

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is accepting applications for food vendors and crafts vendors at the 2016 Congo Square New World Rhythms Festival. The festival takes place March 19-20 in Armstrong Park. Admission is free. The deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 2.... Read more

T-Bone Walker, "Woman, You Must Be Crazy" & "Goin' To Chicago Blues"

Wed, 09/16/15

Authored by: David Stafford

The late great blues pioneer T-Bone Walker does two songs, "Woman, You Must Be Crazy" & "Goin' To Chicago Blues," on a BBC airing of the Norman Granz-produced Jazz At The Philharmonic in 1966. The players include Dizzy Gillespie, Teddy Wilson, Louis Bellson, Clark Terry, Co... Read more

New music spotlight: Charlie Dennard

Tue, 09/15/15

Authored by: Carrie Booher

New Orleans-based keyboardist Charlie Dennard released a new album, 5 O'Clock Charlie, in July. The record showcases seven original Dennard compositions and three covers. Recorded as a jazz organ trio, the tracks do a great job highlighting the strengths of each player whil... Read more

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