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Rhythm Room Playlist 09/11/15

Sat, 09/12/15

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 Immigrant Song Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro 02:49 [Taking A Lesson From The Past] 2015/9/11 22:03:23 2 Packing a Grip Golden Echoes 03:35 Good God: Born Again Funk 2015/9/1... Read more

2016 Jazz Fest applications due 10/1

Thu, 09/10/15

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Music applications for the 2016 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival are due Thursday, October 1. Online applications are available here: http://www.nojazzfest.com/info/2016-music-submission/. If you prefer to do things the old-fashioned way, the festival producers will st... Read more

Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners, "I Don't Want To Be Wanted"

Thu, 09/10/15

Authored by: David Stafford

Leroy Thomas, AKA "the Jewel of the Bayou" was born in Lake Charles and raised in Elton LA. He and his band, the Zydeco Roadrunners, perform "I Don't Want To Be Wanted" live at the 2014 Pickathon Pumphouse Sessions in Portland, Oregon. Read more

Dianne Reeves, Lotos Jazz Festival, Poland

Tue, 09/08/15

Authored by: David Stafford

Here's a beautifully shot set by Dianne Reeves at Poland's Lotos Jazz Festival, in February 2014. Tracks include: "Tango," "I'm In Love Again," "Triste," "Waiting In Vain," "You Taught My Heart," and "Satiated." Personnel: Dianne Reeves - vocals Peter Martin - piano Peter ... Read more

New music spotlight: Royal Southern Brotherhood

Tue, 09/08/15

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Royal Southern Brotherhood released their third studio album, Don't Look Back, at the end of May on Ruf Records. Recorded at the historic FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the release is the representative product of a tight band full of veteran musicians. Produced by... Read more

Fall 2015 Jazz in the Park Schedule

Mon, 09/07/15

Authored by: Carrie Booher

The fall 2015 Jazz in the Park schedule, happening at Armstrong Park, has been announced. The free weekly concert series happens each Thursday and will begin its fall edition on September 3. It runs through the end of October. In addition to the great live music, Jazz in th... Read more

September: Wanda Womble

Mon, 09/07/15

Wanda Womble earned the title of Big Queen in the Mardi Gras Indian culture due to her quick sewing skills, patience, commitment, and colorful suits. Big Queen Wanda has participated in Mardi Gras Indian culture for more than 25 years. Womble has endured hand surgery and ... Read more

Louisiana Seafood Festival 9/4-9/6

Sat, 09/05/15

Authored by: Carrie Booher

The Louisiana Seafood Festival returns this weekend, running Friday through Sunday, at City Park. Like all good festivals, this one includes plenty of food and plenty of great live, local music. The free festival features more than 25 food vendors showcasing 51 seafood dish... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 09 04 15

Sat, 09/05/15

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 Soul Man Rico Rodriguez 02:04 ? 2015/9/4 22:00:45 2 Wings Of A Dove Gilzene And The Blue Light Mento Band 04:04 Sweet Sweet Jamaica 2015/9/4 22:03:00 3 Spirit... Read more

Donald Harrison Jr., "Hu Ta Nay"

Fri, 09/04/15

Authored by: David Stafford

Donald Harrison Jr. does a version of "Hu Ta Nay" arranged by Joe Dyson, recorded by the WWOZ Video Crew at Basin Street Station. The cut originally appeared on Harrison's 1992 collaboration with Dr. John, Indian Blues. It also appeared in season 2 of Treme. Read more

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