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Dear Listener,
August in New Orleans... It's a time when the entire French Quarter-scape
seems to melt in the sticky blur of wavy air. Steam rises from the water
troughs set out to provide comfort to the sweltering mules hauling
tourist-laden carriages—the tourists themse...
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Tune into the New Orleans Music Show, this Wednesday - August 18th, 11am to
2pm, as we celebrate and remember the life and work of Herman Leonard. The
program will include interview excerpts from "Life is a One Way Ticket" (see
below) and music of the artists that Herman L...
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Herman Leonard, whose iconic photos of Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Dexter Gordon and many more helped define the world's view of this American art form, passed away on August 14. The former New Orleans resident lost his print archive after Hurricane Katrina, but the negat...
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On this week’s program, we take a romantic stroll with singer Ingrid
Lucia. After that, we'll go for a Mediterranean spin with the Panorama Jazz
Band, as clarinetist Ben Schenck tells us about his many musical loves.
Culinary Crossroads: Fresh food at Satsuma Café in t...
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This week, we highlight some of the amazing cuisine of the Crescent City
while enjoying some music about food, so please bring open ears and an
appetite. Our dishes include Holly’s Tamales, Shrimp and Grits, and a red
beans recipe by Tee Eva. We'll also listen to music by S...
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Post Millennial Tension via Folk Forms. A hard row to hoe. Bittersweet guitar
pleads for mercy. Brother Dege represents the the modern primitive backlash
against the madness and angst of the 21st century.
In a country where the jails are full, and the soul is being drained...
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Courtesy of Chef Todd Pulsinelli, American Sector, New Orleans. If you like the recipe, then check out Louisiana Cookin' magazine. Subscribe with the promotion code wwoz2010, and they'll donate $5 to WWOZ.
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The Rhythm Room
presents
SOUND CLASH
Tune in Friday, August 20th from 10-12 pm for the debut of a new series that
will pair off two Crescent City selectors in a friendly battle of musical
minds as they spar to keep your toes tappin' and your head snappin'.
First up on the...
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Elizabeth Meneray and Your Cousin Dimitri tag team on Thursday, August 12
starting at 4 pm (New Orleans time) to play the best in contemporary jazz for
you...in vinyl only!
Join us for that hot, warm, groovy sound in 33 rpm's, just the way yer daddy
liked it.
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