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'OZone Email Newsletter for March, 2017

Thu, 03/02/17

2017 Wednesday at the Square schedule

Thu, 03/02/17

Authored by: Carrie Booher

The 18th annual Wednesday at the Square in Lafayette Square lineup is out! This regular springtime concert series features local artists and food and drink vendors. This year, due to high demand, an additional Tuesday date has been added for the week between Jazz Fest weeke... Read more

Video: CTC Steppers Second Line Parade

Thu, 03/02/17

The C.T.C. Steppers hit the streets for their annual second line parade on February 12, 2017 and WWOZ was on hand to capture the scene. Check out these highlights from the club and Da Truth Brass Band as they make their way down St. Claude Avenue. Read more

Jazz Fest Community Outreach Tickets: app due Monday

Thu, 03/02/17

Authored by: Carrie Booher

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation supports community involvement in the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival by distributing thousands of free tickets to the world–famous festival of local music and culture. As it has for many years, the Foundation’s Community Outr... Read more

Mardi Gras song profile: 'Street Parade'

Mon, 02/27/17

In this series, we're featuring classic Mardi Gras songs and the stories behind them. This episode delves into Earl King and The Meters' intimitable hit 'Street Parade,' a song with an interesting history and musicianship behind it. "Every time you listen to 'Street Parade... Read more

Mardi Gras song profile: 'Do Watcha Wanna'

Sun, 02/26/17

In this series, we're featuring classic Mardi Gras songs and the stories behind them. This episode delves into Rebirth Brass Band's most popular tune, 'Do Watcha Wanna,' with backstories from founding members Kermit Ruffins and Phil Frazier. "All the neighborhood cats us... Read more

World Journey "Road March" 2017

Sat, 02/25/17

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 One Family (Antilles Riddim) Alternative Quartet 04:01 2 High Mas David Rudder 05:15 Soca 98 3 Gren-N Lamou Marce' Et Tumpak 05:49 Zouk Chouv (Guad.) 4 Canto da Ema / All On a Mardi Gras Day (Featuring Cha Wa) Nation Beat 04:4... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist Carnival 2017

Sat, 02/25/17

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Iko Iko Zap Mama 02:45 Mission Impossible 2 lil tipa-tina the five swans 01:50 the music city story 3 Boogaloo_Mardi_Gras_Pt2 bobby willams 02:29 45 4 no no we eh goin home Tambu 05:31 5 I Don't Wanna Go The Spirit Of F... Read more

Shallow Water: Mardi Gras Indian Stories

Fri, 02/24/17

Authored by: Carrie Booher

"The legendary Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans can be seen in all their splendor on Fat Tuesday, the one day of the year they're allowed to run wild in the streets from dawn to dark. But there's another Crescent City holiday, celebrated every March 19th, that brings the I... Read more

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