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In early 2015, George Ingmire sat down with Papa Mali, Tom McDermott,
Trombone Shorty, David Torkanowsky, Amasa Miller, James Patterson, music
director at Snug Harbor, and Kyle Roussel, to get their take on what made
Henry Butler such a powerful pianist. This piece also inc...
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1) Essence Fest is happening in the city through the Sunday! Performers
this year include Janet Jackson, Doug E. Fresh, and Erykah Badu. Local
performers include Mykia Jovan (debut), DJ Jubilee, and Big Freedia. See
the whole lineup here.
2) Tipitina's Free Fridays will be...
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High summer is blackberry season, and cobbler is an easy way to enjoy them.
It's terrific by itself. With a scoop of vanilla and/or some fresh whipped
cream? Crazy good!
For the filling:
3-1/2 to 4 cups fresh blackberries, rinsed and dried
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar...
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A number of our show hosts have paid tribute to the late Henry Butler. Listen
in to these recent shows to hear stories from close friends and collaborators
and, of course, all the music. Simply click on the show you want to hear and
it will take you to our 2-week archive:
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New Orleans piano genius Henry Butler has passed away at the age of 68.
Blinded by glaucoma at birth, Butler began playing the piano at age six, and
professionally arranged, composed, and performed since age 12. One of the
premier torchbearers of the New Orleans jazz and ...
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Master percussionist Hamid Drake visited New Orleans in June 2018 and among
other gigs, did a set with New Orleans-based musicians Rob Wagner and Nobu
Ozaki at the Allways Lounge. This video is an excerpt from an improvisation
on a tune by Wagner. An earlier studio recordin...
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1 choo choo ska llans thelwell and the celestials 03:20
llans plays it all
2 You Better Get Right Willie Morganfield 02:03
The Jewel Records Gospel Story
3 Do Your Thing Marion Gaines Singers 05:39 Soul
Gospel, Vol.2
4 Get...
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1) Independence Day is on Wednesday and the city is hosting the annual Go 4th
on the River celebration. This free "dueling barges" fireworks show is rated
5th "must see" in the country by the American Pyrotechnic Association. City
Park will be hosting fireworks on July 3 wi...
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Samantha Fish joined the Jazz & Heritage Foundation's Scott Aiges for the
June Sync Up Workshop "Your Band As A Business." Samantha's had an impressive
career trajectory and was the #1 best-selling artist at Jazz Fest this year.
Check out the discussion below.
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