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"Magnetic Ear: A Curry in Four Acts"

Wed, 05/25/11
Authored by George Ingmire
On any given night in New Orleans, you’re likely to find a place with live music and free food. Sometimes it’s red beans and trad jazz, other times it’s BBQ and the blues.  On this week’s program, it’s curry and the Pocket Brass music of Magnetic Ear--an ensemble headed by ... Read more

Treme, Episode 14: Santa Claus Do You Ever Get the Blues?

Mon, 05/23/11
Authored by David Freedman
New York City is getting a bum rap! We’ve watched the theme as it slowly develops in the Simon psyche – this New York vs. New Orleans thing. New York’s glowering chef Enrico Brulard (based on real-life kitchen nazi David Bouley) verbally abusing poor Janette Desautels (real li... Read more

Help! I'm Stuck in the Studio.

Sun, 05/22/11
Authored by Jamie Dell'Apa
While previewing Louisiana's new history and biology textbook I ran into .... http://www.ebiblefellowship.com/outreach/tracts/may21/  Unfortunately, with the end-of-the-world scheduled just before my Saturday midnight shift, it makes it hard to plan the program.   I'm a bit... Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for May, 2011

Wed, 05/18/11
Dear Listener,Jazz Fest is like the Kentucky Derby of WWOZ's festival season, and we were proud to spread the music of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival far beyond the Fairgrounds racetrack with our live simulcast carried by dozens of stations nationwide, including K... Read more

"Brasilliance and Jeff Albert"

Tue, 05/17/11
Authored by George Ingmire
This week, on New Orleans All the Way Live, we explore the connections between New Orleans, Brazil and Chicago through the music of Ray Moore’s "Brasilliance" and the Jeff Albert Quartet.  We also enjoy some Argentinian food and check out a Tuesday Night music series on New... Read more

Treme, Episode 13 (Season 2, Episode 3): On Your Way Down

Fri, 05/13/11
Authored by David Freedman
Was so dead tired from Jazz Fest (the true mark of a Fest well spent) that I fell asleep both times I tried to watch this week’s ‘sode--will try to catch up in future blogs on what promises to be a descent into the heart of darkness in the weeks to come.In the meantime, as ... Read more

Louisiana Cookin' Recipe: Shrimp Mosca

Fri, 05/13/11
Way out in Avondale, there's a little Italian restaurant called Mosca's. With a long and colorful history (urban legends of it being a mafia hangout), you know that the food here is top-notch. Their "Shrimp Mosca," one of the house specialties, is easy to make, but relies on t... Read more

"Maple Leaf Revisited"

Tue, 05/10/11
Authored by George Ingmire
On today’s show, we head down to the Oak Street for some funky music and outstanding Southern food. As we head into the warmer part of our year, this is one place where the funk will be in full effect regardless of what the mercury is saying, so get ready for a set of Papa ... Read more

Second Lines and Mardi Gras Indians at Jazz Fest 2011

Mon, 05/09/11
Check out photos of Mardi Gras Indian parades and Social Aid & Pleasure Club second lines from the first weekend of Jazz Fest 2011. Read more

Searching for the Soul of JazzFest

Sat, 05/07/11
Authored by Jamie Dell'Apa
The great musicians can conjure their muse in any situation. They can withstand commercialism, hubris and changing times. Listeners with great ears can also hear the artistry in any situation. Read more

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