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Video: Perseverance Hall 2022

Fri, 05/20/22

Perseverance Hall, one of the few remaining buildings where jazz was born, was severely damaged in Hurricane Ida in 2021. Since 1950, it has been home to the Holy Aid and Comfort Spiritual Church of Eternal Life. Its current pastor, Harold Lewis, is working with the Preserv... Read more

Photos: "Take Me To The River" film premiere at Broadside

Thu, 05/19/22

Filmmaker Martin Shore explores the music of the Big Easy for the spirited followup to his 2014 documentary Take Me To The River.  While that film centred on the music of Memphis, the second entry in the series celebrates the rich musical history, heritage, legacy and influ... Read more

Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival 2022

Wed, 05/18/22

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival returns to Louis Armstrong Park June 11-12, 2022! This free festival, presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, celebrates the rich traditions of southwest Louisiana. The combination of rollicking two-step music and spicy s... Read more

In Memoriam: Bernard Pearce

Wed, 05/18/22

Friends came out to honor the beloved musician, producer, artist and writer Bernard Pearce on Sunday, May 15. Read more

Video: Zulu Second Line Parade 2022

Mon, 05/16/22

The Zulu men stepped out for their 113th anniversary second line parade on Sunday, looking fly in purple and black. Check out our video from the beginning of the parade as the club members come out of Sweet Lorraine's on St. Claude Avenue.  Read more

Video: Divine Ladies Second Line Parade

Mon, 05/16/22

Divine Ladies stepped out in all white yesterday to celebrate the 20th-22nd anniversaries of the club! Check out our video from the start of the parade at the corner of St. Charles and Jackson Avenue below and click here to hear last week's interview between two Divine Ladi... Read more

Rhythm Room 05/13/22

Bayou Boogaloo returns May 20-22

Thu, 05/12/22

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo returns to the the shores of Bayou St. John on Friday, May 20 and runs through Sunday, May 22! Performers this year include Ani DiFranco, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Soul Rebels, Dragon Smoke, Red Baraat, Sonny Landreth, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & the ... Read more

How WWOZ broadcasts New Orleans Jazz Fest to the world

Rhythm Room 05/06/22