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Closeup: Tank & the Bangas

Wed, 02/15/17

Happy to announce our upcoming feature on Tank & the Bangas! This rising group was founded at an open mic set in 2011 and hasn't slowed down since. Leader Tarriona "Tank" Ball is an accomplished spoken-word performer who integrates poetry slam style and art into the Bangas ... Read more

"Da Wright Way" Brass Band on Cuttin' Class today at noon

Tue, 02/14/17

Authored by: Chris Saucier

Acclaimed guitar-virtuoso Brian Seeger and his immensely talented group, Organic Trio, released their sophomore follow-up entitled Saturn’s Spell. Seeger, who holds the Alvin “Red” Tyler Professorship at UNO’s Jazz Studies Program, is joined by Jean-Yves Jung (France) on or... Read more

Bobby Rush wins 'Best Traditional Blues Album' Grammy Award

Mon, 02/13/17

Congratulations to Bobby Rush, winner of a 2017 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album for his latest Porcupine Meat! Rush is a native of Homer, Louisiana who has been nominated for a Grammy Award three other times. This year marks his first win. Rush is not your ty... Read more

Morning Set Playlist 02/13/17

Mon, 02/13/17

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 People Get Ready Reuben Wilson / Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie / Grant Green Jr. 06:13 The Godfathers Of Groove 2 Hickory Wind Regina Carter 04:37 Southern Comfort 3 Stormy Monday Blues Johnny 'Hammond' Smith 04:38 The Stinger Meets The Golden... Read more

Rhythm Room playlist 02/10/17

Sat, 02/11/17

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Sing a Simple Song Tomorrow's Children 03:07 Messin' With Sly: A Tribute to Sly Stone 2017/2/10 22:03:40 2 Good Book 8th Day 04:10 I Gotta Get Home (Can't Let My Baby Get Lonely) 2017/2/10 22:06:59 3 Many Rivers To Cross The Brand New He... Read more

5 things to know for 2/10-2/16

Fri, 02/10/17

1) Krewe du Vieux/krewedelusion rolls on Saturday! Carnival season will be in full swing over the coming weeks, culminating with Mardi Gras on Tuesday, February 28. 2) The Lesseps Block Party is happening on Friday, February 10 starting at 7p between the oft-stumbled-betwe... Read more

2017 Louisiana Grammy Award nominees

Thu, 02/09/17

The nominations for the 2017 Grammy Awards are out and many Louisiana artists are up to receive big honors. Nominees with Louisiana ties include: - Barry Ancelet & Sam Broussard: Best Regional Roots Music Album (Broken Promised Land) - Lauren Daigle: Best Contemporary Chri... Read more