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Mon, 11/27/17

Sun, 11/26/17

Authored by: Carrie Booher

The good people at Discogs have put together an interactive map featuring EVERY brick-and-mortar record store on the planet. This is truly an impressive feat, and helps cross the language barrier that arises during travel. Next time you're in another domestic city and jon... Read more

Video: Twerk Thomson 'Midnight Blues'

Sun, 11/26/17

Twerk Thomson came in to promote Twerk Thomson Plays Unpopular Songs at WWOZ earlier this year. Unpopular Songs is a different type of traditional jazz album. Instead of polished and pristine, the cuts are gritty and accompanied by the pops and hisses that give vinyl record... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 11/24//17

Sat, 11/25/17

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Back To Africa Winston Curtis 02:18 Instrumental Explosion 2 Peaceful Dream Mavis Staples 03:21 If All I Was Was Black 3 The Warning Roy Tyler & New Directions 03:52 Three Way Calling 4 That Did It Bobby "Blue" Bland... Read more

5 things to know for 11/24 - 11/30

Thu, 11/23/17

Authored by: Carrie Booher

1) Tipitina's is celebrating 40 years this weekend with two fantastic shows-- "A Neville Family Groove: Celebrating 40 Years of Music at Tipitina's with the First Family of Funk" on Friday, November 24 and "The Funkin' Truth: Celebrating 40 Years of Music at Tipitina's with... Read more

Men & Lady Buckjumpers Second Line, Sunday at noon

Thu, 11/23/17

Wed, 11/22/17

More to enjoy from the 1978 Jazz Festival in Nice, France. Here's Professor Longhair's set from June 16. James Booker also performed that day. We featured his set last week (link below). Read more

Recipe: Caribbean Frosty

Tue, 11/21/17

Authored by: Murf Reeves

Enjoy this seasonal cocktail. Read more

Dr. John w/Fess, Earl King and The Meters

Tue, 11/21/17

It's Dr. John Day in New Orleans! The Night Tripper celebrates his 77th birthday today. Check out this hourlong performance from 1974 featuring the man of the hour, plus Professor Longhair, Earl King, The Meters, and more. So good! Read more