Congo Square Rhythms Fest is coming up this weekend! Every year features a
Mardi Gras Indian battle, this year happening on Saturday, March 3 starting
at 3:15p. Check out the verbal spar we caught in 2016 featuring members of
the Flaming Arrows, Mohawk Hunters, and Fi-Yi-Yi...
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WWOZ sat down with the great Terence Blanchard for a conversation about his
work on 'Champion,' an opera in jazz. 'Champion' makes its New Orleans debut
March 9 and 11, produced by the New Orleans Opera.
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We were happy to welcome the students of KIPP Believe Jazz Band, along with
band director Mr. Keith Hart, into our studio this afternoon for the
February edition of School Groove! Check out the performance from these
talented kids below.
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Congo Square Rhythms Fest is coming up this weekend and we've got highlights
from recent years to share with you! Below, check out Casa Samba's 2016
performance.
This free festival celebrates the many traditions that trace back to Congo
Square, including brass bands, Mard...
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Can we make it two? Last year, New Orleans' own Tank & the Bangas won NPR's
big Tiny Desk Contest and we know there's another New Orleans artist out
there with the moxie and desire to win this year!
The contest is open to unsigned musicians from all genres. In order to app...
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Festival International de Louisiane announced their 2018 lineup yesterday.
This year's roster includes talent from more than 20 countries and regions,
featuring local Louisiana artists alongside international musicians. The
festival will take place April 25-29 in Lafayette....
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1 Mack The Knife Bobby Emmons 02:13 Name Of The
Game:Hi Records
2 That Lucky Old Sun SOLOMON BURKE 03:00 Proud
Mary
3 Spirit In The Sky Dorothy Morrison 03:36 Brand
New Day (Buddah LP)
4 One Scotch One Bourbon One Beer ...
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Champion Jack Dupree is in fine form in this set recorded in 1969. These
27 minutes are part of a longer performance. For more, be sure to check out
the links at the bottom.
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1) Live broadcasts coming up! On Tuesday, February 27, the students from KIPP
Believe Jazz Band will come to WWOZ for the February edition of School
Groove. Hear these talented young people around noon. And on Wednesday,
February 28, we'll be welcoming Rebirth Brass Band in...
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