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The latest installment of "Guardians of the Groove" (see below for more on
the series) aired on WWL-TV on August 26. Drummer Stanton Moore, of Galactic,
Garage a Trois, the Midnite Disturbers, the Stanton Moore Trio, Dragon Smoke,
MG5, and many others, sat down with WWOZ's ...
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It's been over three decades since St. Martinsville native Nathan Williams
embarked on a musical career with the Zydeco Cha Chas. It's been quite a
ride, with performances at the Grand Ole Opry and Lincoln Center, a Big Easy
award as Best Zydeco Band, and the Zydeco Music A...
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Last month, during Essence Fest, NPR Music arranged to meet contemporary R&B
star Jazmine Sullivan at the Clear-Vue barbershop, on South Rampart near
Canal, for a "field recording" session. Interrupting a conversation about
college football, Sullivan quickly won over the al...
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In this episode, we listen to love stories and songs about the Crescent City, from both native New Orleanians and those who found their way here.
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For your weekend viewing pleasure: a vintage 1975 Madrid show by Ray Charles
and the Ray Charles Orchestra. The show begins with an extended instrumental
set by the Orchestra, with the genius himself taking the stage at about the
30-minute mark. The Orchestra is excellent, ...
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Indie-roots-bluegrass folkies the Avett Brothers perform "Souls Like the
Wheels" live in the attic of their headquarters in Concord, North Carolina
last December. The song first appeared on their 2008 EP The Second Gleam; a
live version appears on their most recent album, M...
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All About Satchmo
Fall 2014 Auditions for the Heritage School of Music
Join the Movement in Hammond and Baton Rouge
Meet the Interns!
Culture Collison 6, August 27
Bay Bridge Fest, September 12-13
Recipe: Grilled Whole Bronzini
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Bobby Broom talks with Russel Shelton about his career with notable players
like Sonny Rollins, Art Blakey, Kenny Burrell, and others as well as his
technique and how he views music.
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