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Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, "Pick Yourself Up"

Wed, 03/18/15
Authored by David Stafford
An Andy J Forest original song performed by Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, and shot in 2013 at the Crescent City Boxing Gym at 3101 Erato St in Central City. With Andy J Forest on vocals & harmonica, Washboard Chaz, and St. Louis Slim on guitar.  Read more

Irish Bayou is Tara O'Grady's love song to New Orleans

Tue, 03/17/15
Authored by Sharon Armstrong
During March 2014, Irish Jazz singer Tara O’Grady found herself, as one does, on an Irish Channel parade float, throwing cabbages and potatoes to crowds on Magazine Street while singing Danny Boy. “I was completely unaware that there was an Irish community in New Orleans,”... Read more

Kristin Diable, "True Devotion" - MAD Dragon Session

Mon, 03/16/15
Authored by David Stafford
Kristin Diable, featured recently on OffBeat and Gambit Weekly covers, performs "True Devotion" from her new record, Create Your Own Mythology. Read more

Video: Pledge Drive Performances

Sun, 03/15/15
Authored by David Stafford
Here's a video selection of some of the artists who performed in the WWOZ Studio during the Spring Membership Drive. Note that the videos below are what was streamed live at higher resolution and include conversations with WWOZ hosts and other Membership Drive-related talk.... Read more

Block Party Playlist 03/14/15

Sat, 03/14/15
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 PAIS TROPICAL OBMJ Orquestra Brasileira de Música Jamaicana 03:30 VOLUME II 2015/3/14 17:52:17 2 Black Balloons Syl Johnson 02:42 Is It Because I'm Black? 2015/3/14 18:05... Read more

Festival Season

Sat, 03/14/15
Authored by George Ingmire
In week's episode, "All On A Mardi Gras Day", we focus on the culmination of Carnival Season in New Orleans, and the high point of the entire year. It's when everyone puts on a mask, finds the spirit, and just maybe becomes who they really are Read more

Rhythm Room 03 /13/14

Sat, 03/14/15
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 Teenie's Dream Willie Mitchell 02:12 Name Of The Game:Hi Records 2015/3/13 22:01:03 2 Have A Talk with God Myrna Summers 03:39 Soul Gospel, Vol.2 2015/3/13 22:03:33 ... Read more

Landry-Walker Chosen Ones, 2015

Thu, 03/12/15
Landry Walker High School Chosen Ones during the 2015 Spring Pledge Drive. With video. Read more

Recipe: Crawfish Boudin

Mon, 03/09/15
We're all looking forward to our favorite crawfish dishes at Jazz Fest: Crawfish Bread, Crawfish Monica, etc, etc. In the meantime, try this home-made crawfish boudin made with crawfish tails, onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic, fresh parsley and rice stuffed into natural ... Read more

2015 Wednesdays at Lafayette Square Schedule

Sun, 03/08/15
Authored by Carrie Booher
The 16th annual Wednesday at the Square in Lafayette Square lineup is underway, featuring local artists and food and drink vendors. The series continues through May. Each show is free to attend and runs from 5-8pm. Read more

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