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Rhythm Room 03 /13/14

Sat, 03/14/15
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 Teenie's Dream Willie Mitchell 02:12 Name Of The Game:Hi Records 2015/3/13 22:01:03 2 Have A Talk with God Myrna Summers 03:39 Soul Gospel, Vol.2 2015/3/13 22:03:33 ... Read more

2015 Wednesdays at Lafayette Square Schedule

Sun, 03/08/15
Authored by Carrie Booher
The 16th annual Wednesday at the Square in Lafayette Square lineup is underway, featuring local artists and food and drink vendors. The series continues through May. Each show is free to attend and runs from 5-8pm. Read more

Playlist from The Soul Ride, first Friday Morning Set of the Spring Fund Drive, 3/6/2015

Sat, 03/07/15
Authored by Raymond Kent
Playlist from The Soul Ride, first Friday Morning Set of the Spring Fund Drive, 3/6/2015 the fast and easy way, and a complete playlist – Morning Dance – Spiro Gyra from “Morning Dance” Baby, Its Cold Outside – “Ray Charles and Betty Carter” The Peanut Vendor – Paquito ... Read more

Rhythm Room 03/06/15

Sat, 03/07/15
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 Po'k (Poke) Bones & Rice Sam & The Soul Machine 03:03 Po'k Bones & Rice - Unreleased New Orleans Funk 1969-1974 2015/3/6 22:03:45 2 I'll Keep My Light In My Window Quantic & Alice... Read more

Spring Pledge Wraps Up at the Mother-In-Law Lounge

Thu, 03/05/15
Authored by David Stafford
 Our Spring Pledge Party is wrapping up today at Kermit's Treme Mother-In-Law Lounge!.If you need a reason to pledge, check out some of the testimonials below, offered by people who've already pledged this drive. Then call 1-877-907-6999 or click here to become a guardian o... Read more

Spring Pledge Party: It's On!

Tue, 03/03/15
Authored by David Stafford
Our Spring Pledge Party is under way, so it's time to show your love for WWOZ! If you need a reason to pledge, check out some of the reasons offered by our listeners below: Another reason I listen is because you are literally the only radio station I have found that expose... Read more

Buckwheat Zydeco, "Ma Tit' Fille"

Mon, 03/02/15
Authored by David Stafford
"Ma Tit' Fille" was recorded for Buckwheat Zydeco's Island Records début on the day before the second weekend of Jazz Fest, 1987. The version in the video below was filmed at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1989, with Lee Allen Zeno on bass; Dennis Taylor, sax; Melvin Veazie,... Read more

Playlist for The Soul Ride, 2/27/2015

Sat, 02/28/15
Authored by Raymond Kent
The website didn't show the whole playlist for the most recent airing of The Soul Ride. Here it is!: The Soul Ride, playlist for February 27, 2015 Artist             Title                 Album                      Play time Jackie Terrasson    Morning            Push   ... Read more

Koko Taylor, "Can't Let Go", Live 1993

Fri, 02/27/15
Authored by David Stafford
A Friday treat for blues lovers: the late great Koko Taylor doing 6+ minutes of "Can't Let Go" live at the Woodlands in 1993. Per Lyle Lovett, who introduces the video, she's backed by the Alligator All-Stars.   Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 02/27/15

Fri, 02/27/15
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
Intro 1 Last Time Alternative Quartet Precision Riddim Set 1 2 Like a Ship Pastor T.L. Barrett and the Youth For Christ Choir Like a Ship 3 Let It Be Bill Withers Just AS I Am Set 2 4 The Weight Aretha Franklin This Girls In Love With You 5 Dark End Of the Street Prince Bus... Read more

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