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Leonard Cohen, "Suzanne" Live, 1970

Wed, 02/25/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Leonard Cohen performs "Suzanne" live on the Isle of Wight in 1970, during Cohen's first year of touring. The show became an album, Live at the Isle of Wight 1970. One of Cohen's best known songs, "Suzanne" had appeared on his first album, Songs of Leonard Cohen in 1967; ev... Read more

Beans on Toast, "New Orleans Honeymoon"

Tue, 02/24/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

The artist named "Beans on Toast" is described on his YouTube Channel as an "English drunk folk singer." "New Orleans Honeymoon" is a track from from his new (6th) album, The Grand Scheme of Things. The video, which contains a lot of great French Quarter visuals, was create... Read more

Steven Bernstein and Henry Butler on Jazz Night in America

Mon, 02/23/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

In this video clip from a recent episode of Jazz Night in America, trumpeter/composer/arranger Steven Bernstein and New Orleans pianist Henry Butler, co-leaders of a band they call the Hot 9, break down just how they built an ensemble around one man's signature style. Berns... Read more

Valerie June, Tiny Desk Concert

Sun, 02/22/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Memphis singer-songwriter Valerie June was one of the highlights of last October's Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival. In this NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert, a three-song set including two from her most recent album Pushin' Against a Stone, she shows off her singular blend of... Read more

Lomax videos of New Orleans & Cajun country musicians from early 1980s

Sat, 02/21/15

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Alan Lomax is well-known among American traditional music fans for his extensive audio field recordings from the 1930s onward, much of which has been released and distributed through the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Folkways label. Lesser known is Lomax's video w... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 02/20/15

Steve Riley And The Mamou Playboys, Tiny Desk Concert

Wed, 02/18/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

If you're kicking back and recovering from Mardi Gras, check out this four-song set by Grammy-nominated Cajun band Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, a 2011 Tiny Desk Concert from the NPR Music office. Set List: "Lyons Point" "Valse de Chagrin/Waltz of Sorrow" "Grand Isle" ... Read more

Dr. John & the Lower 911, "Big Bass Drum (On A Mardi Gras Day)"

Sun, 02/15/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Back in July 2011, Dr. John played the Gathering of the Vibes Music Festival at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut and gave this performance of "Big Bass Drum (On A Mardi Gras Day). Happy Carnival, y'all!   Read more

World Journey Carnival Edition

Flow Tribe: Rolling with the Krewe of Endymion

Fri, 02/13/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Endymion rolls tomorrow night; to get in the mood, ride shotgun with New Orleans funk-rockers Flow Tribe as they roll through New Orleans with the Krewe of Endymion last Mardi Gras.   Read more