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New Orleans Preservation Timeline Project

Sat, 01/10/15

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The New Orleans Preservation Timeline project at the Tulane School of Architecture is a fascinating new resource for those interested in the work that's been done in the region by architectural preservationists since the mid-1800s. Launched in April, the timeline site allow... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 1/9/15

Sonny Landreth, "Zydeco Shuffle"

Fri, 01/09/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

From KRVS, Radio Acadie in Lafayette, it's Local Produce Live at Cypress Lake Studios featuring the king of "Slydeco," Sonny Landreth, doing "Zydeco Shuffle." Read more

Luke Winslow-King, "Swing That Thing"

Tue, 01/06/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Here's the official video for "Swing That Thing," from Luke Winslow-King's new album Everlasting Arms, a record that serves up "soul-seasoned country blues with a punch".   Read more

Rebirth Brass Band, "Do Whatcha Wanna"

Mon, 01/05/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Last Jazz Fest, Jam in the Van, the outfit that goes "anywhere accessible by road to find and record intimate musical experiences" for their fans, stopped on Frenchmen Street to record a Rebirth Brass Band rendition of their classic "Do Whatcha Wanna". Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 1/2/14

Conversations with George Clinton

Thu, 01/01/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

For your weekend viewing pleasure, two conversations with funk legend George Clinton. Last November, Clinton sat down with NPR Music for two interviews about his work. First, he spoke with Jason King of NPR Music's R&B channel about soul music, swag and Kendrick Lamar. Late... Read more

Morning Set Playlist 1/1/15

Lucinda Williams: Tiny Desk Concert

Wed, 12/31/14

Authored by:  David Stafford

Lucinda Williams, born in Lake Charles and the daughter of former Lousiana poet laureate Miller Williams, brings her unique mixture of rock, blues, country, and Americana to this NPR Music Tiny Desk concert. She plays four songs from her beautiful new double album, Down Whe... Read more

Yes Ma'am, "The D Song"

Wed, 12/31/14

Authored by:  David Stafford

This video is an entertaining and hilarious romp, even if somewhat a contradiction in terms, being an "official" music video by the New Orleans street band Yes Ma'am. FWIW, it's a bit naughty and NSFW, including, among other things, some recreational drug use, a ton of twer... Read more