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Rhythm Room 07/16/21

Sat, 07/17/21

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Way Back Home Jr. Walker & The All Stars 03:45 Rainbow Funk 2 Far Celestial Shores Mavis Staples 02:56 One True Vine 3 Let It Be Bill Withers 02:36 Just As I Am 4 Piece of My Heart [1967] Franklin,Erma 02:43 Soul Sides Volume One 5 In the Dark Toots and the Maytals 02:49 Fun... Read more

Video: John Cameron Mitchell and Alynda Segarra 'American Sickness'

Tue, 07/13/21

Authored by: Carrie Booher

John Cameron Mitchell and Alynda Segarra from Hurray For the Riff Raff have released a new song, 'American Sickness.' All proceeds from it will go to benefit the Burritos Not Bombs food bank, Trans-GI Justice Project, and the Dr. MLK Scholarship Trust Fund. Check out the vi... Read more

Recipe: Isaac's Seafood Boil

Mon, 07/12/21

This recipe comes to us courtesy of Chef Isaac Toups of Toups Meatery, 845 N Carrollton Ave in Mid-City. Per the chef: "A shrimp or crab boil is one of the best communal gatherings we have. It’s messy, sure, but it’s perfect for summer time when you can just jump in the wat... Read more

Video: Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band for Cajun Zydeco Festival 2021

Sun, 07/11/21

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band performed for the 15th annual Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center on Saturday, July 10 and WWOZ was there to capture the performance. Check it out below! Read more

Video: Anjelika "Jelly" Joseph for Chanteuse: Celebrating New Orleans Women in Music

Sat, 07/10/21

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Anjelika "Jelly" Joseph took it to the next level at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation's "Chanteuse: Celebrating New Orleans Women in Music" concert series! Check out her performance below. This took place Friday, July 2, 2021. Read more

Video: Sweet Cecilia at La. Cajun Zydeco Fest 2021

Sat, 07/10/21

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Sweet Cecilia kicked off the 2021 Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center on Friday, July 9! Check out the full set here. Read more

World Music Show 07/10/21

Sat, 07/10/21

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Thutha Special Abafana Bomjovo 02:48 Mine Jive Special 2021/7/10 16:00:26 2 Yon Ti Secre Toto Necessite 04:34 Tripotage 2021/7/10 16:03:33 3 Irobukairo Chiwoniso Maraire 04:36 Rebel woman 2021/7/10 16:07:58 4 la tanga carioca costa azul 03:16 el sonido de la carretera centra... Read more

Rhythm Room 07/09/21

Sat, 07/10/21

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Danza los Mirlos Mama Racho 03:03 Santuario 2 If He Walked Today Arthur Conley 02:31 Kent 358 - Arthur Conley - I'm Living Good 1964 - 1974 3 Knockin' On Heaven's Door Beau Jocque & The Zydeco Hi-Rollers 06:57 Gonna Take You Downtown 4 All Night Till Day Light Jacob Miller... Read more