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Video: Ruthie Foster 'Richland Woman Blues'

Mon, 09/19/16

Ruthie Foster lays down some Mississippi John Hurt 'Richland Woman Blues' at the 2014 Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival. The 2016 Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Fest happens this weekend, Sep. 23-24. Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 09/16/16

Playlist for The Soul Ride, 9/16/2016

Video: Big George Brock 'Glory, Glory, Hallelujah'

Fri, 09/16/16

Here's Big George Brock performing 'Glory Glory Hallelujah (Since I Lay My Burden Down)' at Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Fest 2014. More great acts will be onstage soon-- the 2016 Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Fest is happening Sept. 23-24 Read more

Morning Set Playlist 09/15/16

Video: David Torkanowsky 'All By Myself'

Wed, 09/14/16

David Torkanowsky performs 'All By Myself' at WWOZ's Piano Night in April 2015 with rockabilly legend Joe Clay on drums. Read more

Video: Guitar Slim, Jr.

Tue, 09/13/16

Guitar Slim, Jr. performs 'Shotgun' in our video of the week! This was recorded on April 11, 2015 at French Quarter Fest. Read more

New music spotlight: Robin Barnes

Tue, 09/13/16

New Orleans songstress Robin Barnes's lastest EP, Songbird Sessions, is a perfect marriage of moving contemporary jazz and soul. Barnes grew up in the Lower 9th Ward amidst a household of musicians with her family's jazz band, The Soul Heirs, and counts Dave Barhtolomew, on... Read more

A Drop of Lonestar Stout at Irish Fest New Orleans 2016

Sat, 09/10/16

Authored by:  Sharon Armstrong

This year marks the third annual Irish Fest New Orleans, which will take place on Saturday, September 17 at the Kingsley House, 1600 Constance St. Headlining the festival this year is singer-songwriter and guitarist Jed Marum who, along with Scottish native Hugh Morrison, m... Read more

5 things to know for 9/9-9/15

Fri, 09/09/16

1) Busy weekend! The fourth annual Downriver Festival will be held Saturday, September 10 at the Old U.S. Mint and French Market, featuring lectures, live music, a photography workshop, walking tours, and culinary demonstrations that celebrate all aspects of the Mississippi... Read more