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"Happy 4th Anniversary: Hustlin' Down in New Orleans "

Mon, 08/19/13

Authored by: George Ingmire

This week’s program is part 1 of a 3 part series, celebrating 4 years of “New Orleans All the Way Live” with live music recorded at festivals, in clubs and a house party in the Musician’s Village. The featured musicians on this week's anniversary episode include Paul San... Read more

JOY OF JAZZ - New Orleans Goes to South Africa

Fri, 08/16/13

Authored by: Jorge Fuentes

Last year, WWOZ visited Johannesburg, South Africa to attend the Standard Bank JOY OF JAZZ Festival. We were invited again to celebrate the 15th year of the festival, and we are going to be in good company, since several New Orleans culture standard-bearers are included in... Read more

New Orleans Music Video: John Boutte and Paul Sanchez, "At the Foot of Canal Street"

Fri, 08/16/13

Authored by: David Stafford

Though this song is perhaps best known from HBO's Treme (Season 1, Episode 4; see that version here), the rendition below may be, to quote from a comment on its YouTube page, the "Best. Version. Ever." According to a Threadhead Records post, Boutte and Sanchez "met at a back... Read more

New Orleans All The Way Live: "Jazz in the Park / Civic Theatre"

Thu, 08/15/13

Authored by: George Ingmire

Right around the corner from the summer heat is a fall full of festivals and other happenings. On today’s program, we’ll preview some of the things you can do as the weather cools in the Crescent City, including Jazz in the Park, which is returning for its 4th time to Arms... Read more

"Jazz in the Park / Civic Theatre"

Wed, 08/14/13

Authored by: George Ingmire

'OZone Email Newsletter for August, 2013

Wed, 08/14/13

In This Issue In This Issue Valley of the Silent Men Hits the Streets August 25 Warren Easton Jazz Legends Benefit Concert, September 5 Navigating the Affordable Care Act for Musicians Fall 2013 Auditions for the Heritage School of Music... Read more

Recipe: Margie Perez's "Mom's Cuban Flan"

Mon, 08/12/13

Margie Perez recently demonstrated this recipe, from WWOZ's cookbook, That Sounds Good!, on WGNO's News with a Twist. Like most flan recipes, the list of ingredients is short, but Perez offers a variety of optional additions, including strawberries, bananas, cream cheese, even... Read more

Cocktail and Song – the Consummate Couple

Sat, 08/10/13

Authored by: Bill DeTurk

Check it out, it's me! August 12th: Cocktail and Song – the Consummate Couple With Bill deTurk Presented by the Museum of the American Cocktail, SoBou Restaurant, and the SoFAB Institute Monday, August 12th doors at 5:00 PM, seminar begins at 5:30 at SoBou Restaurant, 3... Read more

A Tribute to George Duke - August 17 on Soul Sister's "Soul Power" Show

Fri, 08/09/13

Authored by: Soul Sister

The world lost a musical giant on Monday, August 5, when genre-crossing keyboardist and producer George Duke passed away at age 67 after a battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), as reported by his label Concord Records. "With almost a half a century career, Duke... Read more

"Sew Sew Sew": Mardi Gras Indian Bead Work

Fri, 08/09/13

Authored by: David Stafford

Check out this video, in which artist Lolet Boutté gives a behind-the-scenes look at the elaborate and labor-intensive procedure that goes into making Mardi Gras Indian costumes. Read more

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