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Video: Dumpstaphunk f/Chali 2na & Trombone Shorty 'Justice 2020'

Mon, 11/02/20

Here's a new video from Dumpstaphunk featuring Chali 2na and Trombone Shorty for 'Justice 2020!' The song is the second single off of their forthcoming album, Where Do We Go From Here, slated for release spring 2021 via Mascot Label Group / The Funk Garage. 'Justice 2020' ... Read more

All Saints Day at Backstreet Cultural Museum

Sun, 11/01/20

Rhythm Room 10/30/20

Sat, 10/31/20

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Vote 'Em Out Willie Nelson 02:21 2 Long Dark Night For Prejudice The Soul Brothers Inc. 02:32 The Story of the Soul Brothers Inc. 1968-1974 3 Blood Pressure The Staple Singers 03:30 City In The Sky (Stax LP STS-5515) 4 Another Time arthur alexander 02:37 Complete Monument R... Read more

Interview: Big Chief Bo Dollis, Jr. and Big Queen Laurita Dollis

Sun, 10/25/20

This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Action Jackson is joined on the phone by Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr. and Big Queen Laurita Dollis of the Wild Magnolias. They discuss the intricate process of making suits, the role signals play when they parade, the huge impact Big Chief ... Read more

Join us for WWOZ's "40 Days for 40 Years" birthday party!

Sun, 10/25/20

Rhythm Room 10/23/20

Sat, 10/24/20

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Theme From Beverly Hills Cop The Mighty Mocambos 03:38 45 2 I Shall Be Released Nina Simone 03:56 To Love Somebody 3 I'm Just Another Soldier The Staple Singers 03:54 Be Altitude; Respect Yourself (Stax LP STS-3002) 4 Sweet Harmony Lloyd Charmers 03:20 Dread Broadcasting Co... Read more

Interview: Family Ties founder Tyrone Brooks

Tue, 10/20/20

This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Family Ties founder Tyrone Brooks talks to Action Jackson about how he's looking forward to the club's 20th anniversary, how colors are chosen for parades, how he first got involved with second lines, and more! Hear the whole interview... Read more

Lake Charles Musician Relief Fund benefit this Saturday

Tue, 10/20/20

Authored by: Carrie Booher

This Saturday at 7pm CT, musicians help musicians during a streaming concert benefitting the Lake Charles Musician Relief Fund. Scheduled performers include Zachary Richard, Sonny Landreth, Sean Ardoin, Jourdan Thibodeaux, Cedric Watson, Joel Savoy, Ronnie Fruge, Yvette Lan... Read more

Rhythm Room 10/16/20

Sat, 10/17/20

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Reggae Medley Coyabalites 03:17 Unhinged 2 B4 - A LOT TO BE THANKFUL FOR.mp3 CLARENCE SMITH 04:32 WHATEVER HAPPENED TO LOVE 3 We Got To Have Peace Curtis Mayfield 04:45 Roots 4 After It's Too Late Bobby "Blue" Bland 02:30 Ain't Nothing You Can Do 5 Greedy Greedy Emporer Val... Read more

Watch Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest 2020

Fri, 10/16/20

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