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Video: George Porter, Jr. 'Crying For Hope'

Wed, 07/07/21

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-Winner and original member of The Meters George Porter Jr. has released his compelling music video for "Crying For Hope," the title track of his recent studio album. The video's dynamic, contemplative visuals evoke the complexities of the s... Read more

Rhythm Room 07/02/21

Video: Samantha Fish 'Either Way I Lose'

Fri, 07/02/21

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Here's Samantha Fish with 'Either Way I Lose,' originally streamed live by WWOZ at the Jazz & Heritage Foundation's Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival on October 14, 2017. This was Fish's first festival appearance in New Orleans. She'll be back onstage at Jazz Fest this Oct... Read more

Tipitina's "Free Friday" series - summer 2021

Tue, 06/29/21

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Tipitina's is bringing back their free summer concert series and the lineup looks great! Doors are open to everyone 21+ at this weekly Friday event, happening July 2-September 3.  Here's the schedule: July 2 Brass-A-Holics and Erica Falls July 9 Khris Royal & Dark Matter ... Read more

Video: Mahmoud Chouki 'LYMTILY Love You More Than I Love You'

Mon, 06/28/21

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Here's a new video from Mahmoud Chouki for his latest single, 'LYMTILY (Love You More Than I Love You).' It was filmed and recorded at Esplanade Studios, featuring Chouki on oud, Oscar Rossignoli on piano, Alfred Jordan on drums, Noah Young on bass, Simon Moushabeck on acco... Read more

Rhythm Room 06/25/21

Video: 'Graduation Energy' w/Trombone Shorty, Tank Ball, Bmike Odums, Edna Karr HS

Fri, 06/25/21

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

It's been a long, hard year for the class of 2021. We are loving this song and video from Trombone Shorty, Tarriona "Tank" Ball, and Brandan "B-mike" Odums from the XQ Institute. They're celebrating the nation's high school graduates with music and art. The Edna Karr High S... Read more

15th annual Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival: July 9-31

Wed, 06/23/21

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Pull out your dancing shoes and get ready for the 15th annual Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival - four weeks of back to back stellar performances from some of the most beloved Cajun and Zydeco musicians across Louisiana! This multi-day event will take place outdoors at the Ne... Read more

In Memoriam: Ike Stubblefield

Mon, 06/21/21

Hammond B3 virtuoso Ike Stubblefield has died at the age of 69, at his home in Georgia. He was a music industry legend with more than 50 years in the business.  Stubblefield began his career in the late 1960s, playing keys for Motown artists like the Four Tops, Martha Reev... Read more

Video: Mia Borders 'Mississippi Rising'

Mon, 06/21/21

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

This is Mia Borders performing 'Mississippi Rising' live at WWOZ on October 7, 2019.  Read more