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Dr. John and Allen Toussaint: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Wed, 06/12/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Dr. John and Allen Toussaint meet onstage at the Voice of the Wetlands set at Jazz Fest 2010. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, all year lon... Read more

Tributes to Dr. John, Spencer Bohren Wednesday, Thursday on WWOZ

Tue, 06/11/19
Listen in on Wednesday, June 12 as Josh Paxton joins us during the 1p hour to talk Dr. John and play a few tunes. Then, at 2p, Dave Malone, Alex McMurray, and Paul Sanchez will join Big D on 'Sittin' At The Crossroads' to pay tribute to Spencer Bohren. And Tom McDermott wi... Read more

Herlin Riley: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Tue, 06/11/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Herlin Riley in the Jazz Tent in 2017. Photo by Marc PoKempner. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, all year long to see them, plus more celebr... Read more

In Memoriam: Lil Buck Sinegal

Mon, 06/10/19
We are sad to report that guitarist and bandleader Paul "Lil Buck" Sinegal, "Master of the Stratocaster," has passed at the age of 75. For decades, he was a major player in Louisiana R&B, Blues, and Zydeco. He may be best known for playing with Clifton Chenier and Buckwheat... Read more

Ironing Board Sam: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Mon, 06/10/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Ironing Board Sam performs on Stage 2 in 1979. Photo by Burt Steel, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive.  In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz... Read more

In Memoriam: Spencer Bohren

Sun, 06/09/19
It is with heavy hearts we share that Spencer Bohren has passed away after a strong battle with prostate cancer.  Called a “modern day troubadour,” his experiences shaped his music, which always showcased his great love for America’s wealth of traditional folk, blues, gosp... Read more

Bobby Rush: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sun, 06/09/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Bobby Rush in the Blues Tent at Jazz Fest on April 27, 2018. Photo by Marc PoKempner. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, all year long to see... Read more

The Blind Boys of Alabama and Dr. John: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sat, 06/08/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
The Blind Boys of Alabama and Dr. John in 2015. Photo by Louis Crispino. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, all year long to see them, plus mo... Read more

Rhythm Room 06/07/19

Sat, 06/08/19
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 tequila fantastic virtues 02:25 virtue recording studios 2 Piece of Clay Marvin Gaye 05:12 You're the Man 3 That's Alright Ranky Tanky 03:22 Ranky Tanky 4 Hold Down Miss Winey Glen Adams 03:05 The Bunny Lee Rocksteady Years 5 Thief In The Night Ben & Spence 02:36 The Fame St... Read more

Video: Dr. John Second Line in Treme

Fri, 06/07/19
The scene outside Kermit Ruffins' Mother-in-Law Lounge in Treme at the start of today's second line for Dr. John. Read more

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