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New Orleans, January 2013:  Welcome to my kind of King Cake Party! We could talk from Epiphany to Mardi Gras about king cakes and la galette des rois, and stuff you find inside; however, I prefer a discourse on drinking one’s way through Louisiana’s epic culture. So, let’s ... Read more

While those of you in New Orleans are dealing with all the fun that comes with Super Bowl, I will be in Memphis (most likely freezing) and participating in the Blues Society's International Blues Challenge. The 2013 International Blues Challenge will be the 29th year of Blue... Read more

In a city known for its incredible piano players, New Orleans native Henry Butler sits a master of this unique stylistic craft. Currently residing in Brooklyn when not on tour, I was quite thrilled to see that Henry was playing a gig at the 55 Bar, a great little spot in a ... Read more

On this week’s program, we visit Blaine Kern aka Mr. Mardi Gras, sample King Cakes from two bakeries (Cake Café and Croissant D'Or), and catch up with the Phunny Phorty Phellows as they kick off Carnival season. The music on this week’s program includes the Hot 8 Brass Band, ... Read more

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A great thing about being a New Orleanian in New York City is the steady stream of familiar faces you get to see, whether just passing through or here for a while. The Crescent City and the Big Apple cross-pollinate quite a bit, especially within the music community. Both m... Read more

Students from the Don "Moose" Jamison Heritage School of Music inaugurate a new series of student performances at WWOZ. Read more

Brilliant young trumpeter Andrew Baham will visit Jelly Roll Justice this Thursday, January 24th, to talk about his gig at Snug Harbor later that night at 8 and 10 p.m.   Baham began playing the trumpet at age 11 --- inspired by the discipline and appeal of the marching ban... Read more

On today’s program, we enjoy an hour of Tab Benoit’s Swampland Jam, recorded live at the Contemporary Arts Center. We also sample Falsomagro (Falsely Lean), a Sicilian dish, at Emeril’s Delmonico as well as a special “Pleasures of the Flesh” at Rio Mar restaurant, a six course... Read more