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Diggin in the Crates - June 10, By Murf Reeves

Mon, 06/12/17

Khalid Pop music, a style of music that is ever evolving, sometimes at dizzying speeds, with viral explosions moving folks at high BPMs from obscurity to center stage. 19 year old, El Paso native, Khalid, has dropped a soulful pop album American Teen, singing abo... Read more

Video: Doyle Cooper Jazz Band

Mon, 06/12/17

A third generation trad jazz performer and a NOCCA and Loyala grad, Doyle Cooper took up the trumpet at 10. His first Jazz Fest performance happened at the age of 12. This year, he led his own band in a Economy Hall Tent set. Here's the Doyle Cooper Jazz Band playing live i... Read more

Wednesday Night Kitchen Sink Show continues the 2017 Summer of Love Series

Mon, 06/12/17

Authored by: A.J. Rodrigue (Boudin Man)

The 50-year anniversary of the 1967 “Summer of Love” continues on the WWOZ Wednesday night Kitchen Sink Show. We hoped you enjoyed the live performance of Malevitus last Wednesday! If you missed it or want to see or hear it again you can listen to a 2-week archive of this... Read more

World Journey 06/10/17

Sat, 06/10/17

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 Toque de Fole Bel air de Forro 02:45 Na Estrada 2017/6/10 16:05:03 2 Téléphone Eric Brouta 04:23 Zouk Anthology by Thierry Cham 2017/6/10 16:08:16 3 Tus Penca... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 06/09/17

Sat, 06/10/17

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Thank You (Extended Album Version) Kashmere Stage Band 05:03 Messin' With Sly: A Tribute to Sly Stone 2 Richard Pryor Soul Supporters, The 02:57 The Soul Supporters 3 Peace Will Come Southern Avenue 04:11 Southern Avenue 4 Tears On M... Read more

5 things to know for 6/9 - 6/15

Thu, 06/08/17

1) New Orleans Pride Festival, a weekend of events centered around the LGBT Community of New Orleans and its allies, happens June 9-11, with the Pride Parade at 7:30p on June 10 in the Marigny and French Quarter. 2)The 31st Annual French Market Creole Tomato Festival comes... Read more

Summer of Love: Malevitus Live Video Stream

Wed, 06/07/17

Tue, 06/06/17

The French Market Creole Tomato Festival happens June 10 and 11. Music schedule below. Dutch Alley Performance Pavilion Stage SATURDAY, JUNE 10 10:00 – 11:30a Daria & the Hip Drops 11:45a – 1:15p All Around Brass Band 1:30 – 3:00p Kelcy Mae 3:30 – 5:00p Latin Jazz SUNDA... Read more

Voodoo Fest 2017 Lineup Announced

Tue, 06/06/17

Headliners for Voodoo Fest 2017 include Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, and The Killers, while Flow Tribe represents the local music scene. Voodoo Fest happens October 27-29 in City Park, See the complete lineup here. Read more