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Remembering Tim Green

Mon, 08/28/17
Tim Green, once of WWOZ and WRBH, exemplary musician, educator, activist and executive, is honored with another Day in New Orleans -- by Maryse Dejean and Don Paul On Thursday, August 24, 2017, the New Orleans City Council again declared a Proclamation of Tim Green Day in ... Read more

Shannon McNally, "I Went to the Well"

Mon, 08/28/17
Shannon McNally preforms "I Went to the Well" and discusses her new album with show host Black Mold at the WWOZ studio. Read more

Diggin in the Crates - August 29 Murf Reeves

Mon, 08/28/17
Talking about Listening Writing blogs.  Sounds like some kind of word swamp in the Candyland game. I’m complaining because I have been trying to write this blog for a couple of weeks and I’ve been having difficulty.  My blogging is part of a larger music idea and business ... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 08/25/17

Sat, 08/26/17
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     Use Me     Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s     03:48     The Lost Album 2     god's little children     Hopeton Lewis     02:46     Dynamic 3     i'll keep my light in my window     Free Life     04:03     Free Life 4     Love Is A Five Letter Word     James Phelps     02:55... Read more

You're Invited to Soul Sister's Birthday Week Festivities

Fri, 08/25/17
I'd like to invite everyone to my two upcoming birthday week festivities. My actual birthday is on September 9, a Saturday, so I'll be hosting my Soul Power show on WWOZ 8-10pm that night. I hope you'll be able to tune in for that, but if you'd like to party down with me li... Read more

Cutting Edge NOLA Conference: Film Screenings and Workshop

Thu, 08/24/17
Authored by Running Dog
This weekend's Cutting Edge NOLA Conference includes a number of film screenings and a workshop, all free and open to the public at Central City BBQ. "Music in Movies" film screenings happen Friday, August 25 at Central City BBQ, 1201 S Rampart St 5:45 – 6:00 – Introductio... Read more

New music spotlight: Stanton Moore

Tue, 08/22/17
Authored by Chris Saucier
Allen Toussaint’s unexpected death in 2015 was a great shock to the city of New Orleans and the rest of the musical world. This shock especially hit home for Galactic drummer, Stanton Moore. Days away from embarking on a new Stanton Moore Trio record with pianist David Tork... Read more

New Orleans Musicians' Clinic Blood Drive & Drag Show

Mon, 08/21/17
Beat the Heat with NOMC's August Events 4th Annual Tropical Blood Drive hosted by the NOMC & the Organ Grinders   ... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 08/18/17

Sat, 08/19/17
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     more scorcher     Coyabalites     03:22     "Unhinged" 2     Piece of Clay [#]     Marvin Gaye     05:12     The Master 61-84 CD3 3     Heaven     The Rascals     03:25     The Complete Singles A's & B's (2017 Rhino-Real Gone) CD2 4     Feel Like Jumping     Marcia Gri... Read more

Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand, "I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry"

Fri, 08/18/17
Filmed by WWOZ in June 2017 at Buffa's Bar in New Orleans. Read more

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