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Mia Borders, "Superstition"

Mon, 07/13/15

Authored by: David Stafford

Mia Borders performing the Stevie Wonder classic "Superstition" live at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC on August 15, 2011. Read more

Big Freedia bio "God Save the Queen Diva!" out now

Sun, 07/12/15

Authored by: Nita Ketner

This fabulous new autobiography, “God Save the Queen Diva,” is a breezy page-turner that not only reveals the evolution of Freddie Ross, Jr. to Big Freedia the Queen Diva: it delivers an insider’s look at the development of New Orleans’ bounce music scene. All throughout, t... Read more

Block Party Playlist 07/11/15

Sat, 07/11/15

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 Brazilian Rhyme (Interlude) Earth, Wind & Fire 01:24 All 'N All 2015/7/11 18:03:37 2 The Father Black Roots 03:58 Black Roots 2015/7/11 18:05:09 3 HIGHER & HI... Read more

Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, "Zydeco People"

Sat, 07/11/15

Authored by: David Stafford

2010 Grammy winner (and WWOZ cookbook contributor) Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band do "Zydeco People" on KRVS's "Local Produce Live" at Cypress Lake Studios in Lafayette. Members of the Bayou Swamp Band include: Gabriel Perrodin, Jr. (guitar/vocals), Ronald Carrier (b... Read more

New music spotlight: Jamison Ross

Sat, 07/11/15

Authored by: Carrie Booher

In 2012, a 24-year old Jamison Ross won the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition in one of the only years the contest has featured drumming as its instrumental focus. Winning this prestigous competition came with a prize of a $25,000 scholarship and a recording co... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 07/09/15

Sat, 07/11/15

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 James Ray Bobby Ellis 02:45 Alpha Boys' School 1910 - 200 2015/7/10 22:03:24 2 If He Walked Today Arthur Conley 02:31 Kent 358 - Arthur Conley - I'm Living Good 1964 - 1974 ... Read more

Soweto Gospel Choir: Three Songs

Fri, 07/10/15

Authored by: David Stafford

South Africa's Soweto Gospel Choir are two-time Grammy winners for Best Traditional World Music Album. They combine gospel, spirituals, reggae, and American popular music, as evidenced by the three songs below: "Mama Tembu's Wedding," "Avulekile Amasango/One Love," and "Khu... Read more

Recipe: Salú Boston Baked Beans

Wed, 07/08/15

Authored by: Danielle Dietze

This simple, yet undeniable summer staple comes courtesy of Salú Bistro and Bar as a feature on their July BBQ Menu. Salu's recipe reinvents the classic side dish with decadent pork belly, veal stock, and of course some brown sugar. The entree pairing of your choice is going t... Read more

The Gap Band, "Early In The Morning"

Wed, 07/08/15

Authored by: David Stafford

What says funky hump day better than flaming drumsticks? Check out the Gap Band (brothers Charlie, Ronnie, and Robert Wilson) performing "Early In The Morning" in 1982. Read more

July: Pauline 'Ree' Johnson

Tue, 07/07/15

Pauline "Queen Ree" Johnson has masked for 36 years. In 1977, her brother, David "Lightning" Johnson, who was flag boy for the Wild Magnolias, introduced her to "Lil Walter" Cook, Big Chief of the Creole Wild West gang. Queen Ree sewed her first suit and made her Mardi Gr... Read more

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