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Soul Power w/Soul Sister 05/15/21

Mon, 05/24/21

Playlist: Soul Power with the Soul Sister Saturday, May 15, 2021 8:00-10:00pm CDT Listen (archived show available May 15 - May 29): wwoz.org/listen/archive/show.php?date=2021-05-15&time=8PM "Bold Soul Sister" - Ike & Tina Turner, 1970 "Make Up Your Mind" - Seawind, 1976 "Clo... Read more

Happy 80th birthday, Bob Dylan

Mon, 05/24/21

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Happy 80th birthday to Bob Dylan! In early 1989, he recorded his album "Oh Mercy" in New Orleans with producer Daniel Lanois -- and he became a WWOZ fan. From his autobiography, Chronicles, Vol. 1: "At the house on Audubon Place the radio was always on in the kitchen and ... Read more

Rhythm Room 05/21/21

Sat, 05/22/21

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Wishbone The Bamboos 03:14 2 Nightflyer Allison Russell 04:56 Outside Child 3 Ring The Bell Shurwayne Winchester x DNyce 03:09 TT 2021 4 Taking It Back Michelle David & the Gospel Sessions 03:18 5 Soon Come Peter Tosh 02:17 Best of Beverley's records 6 Loving You Is Sweeter ... Read more

Satchmo SummerFest to return, in-person, July 31

Thu, 05/20/21

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Satchmo SummerFest is returning as a live, in-person event July 31-August 1 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum! “We are thrilled to announce our comeback,” said Emily Madero, CEO of FQFI. "Satchmo SummerFest is the only local festival dedicated to Louis Armstrong. In addition ... Read more

Interview: Big Chief James of Young Brave Hunters

Tue, 05/18/21

This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Big Chief James of the Young Brave Hunters talks to Action Jackson about how the tribe was created, how he tried to lead by example during the pandemic, why his suits are made with flat patches, and more. Hear it all in the player below: Read more

Morning Set 05/17/21

Mon, 05/17/21

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Midnight Blue Bill Harris 03:05 The Blues-Soul Of Bill Harris: Complete Mercury Recordings 1956-1959 CD 1 2 Times They Are-A-Changing Nina Simone 05:57 To Love Somebody 3 easter francis bebey 06:14 mbira dance: how god created the world by playing sanza 4 Georgia on my min... Read more

Rhythm Room 05/14/21

Sat, 05/15/21

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Three Ears The Brothers Nylon 02:52 2 Sermon Bobbie Gentry 02:37 The Delta Sweete - Local Gentry 3 King Of All Al Green 02:24 The Immortal Soul of Al Green - (Disc 4)=P&K 4 Soon You'll Be Gone The Blues Busters - 02:42 The Ska's The Limit Vol. 2 5 plenty of room Barbara & Th... Read more

Groovapedia: Explore

Thu, 05/13/21

Wed, 05/12/21

This week on Takin' It To The Streets, the secretary of Single Men talks to Action Jackson about how the club is coping with the pandemic, the debut of Team Woody, why it's important for them to give guidance to younger members of the community, and more. Hear it all in the... Read more

Video: Riley Downing 'Start It Over'

Tue, 05/11/21

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Riley Downing of The Deslondes is back with a new solo album out on New West Records on May 14. Check out his video for 'Start It Over' below. Read more

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Soul Power w/Soul Sister 05/15/21

Happy 80th birthday, Bob Dylan

Rhythm Room 05/21/21

Satchmo SummerFest to return, in-person, July 31

Interview: Big Chief James of Young Brave Hunters

Morning Set 05/17/21

Rhythm Room 05/14/21

Groovapedia: Explore

Interview: Single Men 2021

Video: Riley Downing 'Start It Over'

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