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Video: George Porter, Jr. 'Crying For Hope'

Wed, 07/07/21

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-Winner and original member of The Meters George Porter Jr. has released his compelling music video for "Crying For Hope," the title track of his recent studio album. The video's dynamic, contemplative visuals evoke the complexities of the s... Read more

Rhythm Room 07/02/21

Sat, 07/03/21

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Mammy Blues The Harry J All Stars 02:54 70's Hits - Reggae Style (CD 1) 2 call me, answer birmingham traveleers 03:44 greg belson's divine funk: rare american gospel funk & soul 3 The Truth Marches On Al Green 02:44 The Immortal Soul of Al Green - (Disc 4)=P&K 4 (You Keep ... Read more

Video: Samantha Fish 'Either Way I Lose'

Fri, 07/02/21

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Here's Samantha Fish with 'Either Way I Lose,' originally streamed live by WWOZ at the Jazz & Heritage Foundation's Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival on October 14, 2017. This was Fish's first festival appearance in New Orleans. She'll be back onstage at Jazz Fest this Oct... Read more

Tipitina's "Free Friday" series - summer 2021

Tue, 06/29/21

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Tipitina's is bringing back their free summer concert series and the lineup looks great! Doors are open to everyone 21+ at this weekly Friday event, happening July 2-September 3. Here's the schedule: July 2 Brass-A-Holics and Erica Falls July 9 Khris Royal & Dark Matter ... Read more

Upcoming video streams: Anjelika "Jelly" Joseph, Dee Dee Bridgewater

Mon, 06/28/21

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Here's a new video from Mahmoud Chouki for his latest single, 'LYMTILY (Love You More Than I Love You).' It was filmed and recorded at Esplanade Studios, featuring Chouki on oud, Oscar Rossignoli on piano, Alfred Jordan on drums, Noah Young on bass, Simon Moushabeck on acco... Read more

Rhythm Room 06/25/21

Sat, 06/26/21

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Fresher Under Pressure Hot Border Special 03:24 2 How_Do_I_Get_There Don Bryant 03:57 Don't Give Up On Love 3 Magnificent Sanctuary Band Donny Hathaway 04:26 Donny Hathaway (Self Titled) 4 He Called Me Baby Ella Washington 03:03 Dirty Laundry 5 My Love Ken Boothe 03:00 70's... Read more

Video: 'Graduation Energy' w/Trombone Shorty, Tank Ball, Bmike Odums, Edna Karr HS

Fri, 06/25/21

Authored by: Carrie Booher

It's been a long, hard year for the class of 2021. We are loving this song and video from Trombone Shorty, Tarriona "Tank" Ball, and Brandan "B-mike" Odums from the XQ Institute. They're celebrating the nation's high school graduates with music and art. The Edna Karr High S... Read more