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YouTube du Jour: Badal Roy, Tabla Master
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1h5lbYqRLk[/youtube] Badal Roy, a tabla player famous for his playing with some of the great jazz musicians of the ’70s, including Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, is at Snug Harbor […]
Les Blank’s Films at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art
American documentary filmmaker and our March issue Backtalk subject, Les Blank, returns to New Orleans this weekend to showcase some of his films at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. […]
First Historic New Orleans Collection “Concert in the Courtyard” of the Season Friday Night
The Historic New Orleans Collection opens its Spring “Concerts in the Courtyard” series tomorrow, March 19 from 6-8 p.m. with a performance by the Panorama Jazz Band. The monthly series, […]
Weekly Beat 3/18/10
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Alex Chilton Dies in New Orleans…
Rocker Alex Chilton has died in New Orleans, apparently of a heart attack according to CNN reports. Known best for his recording with the Box Tops (“The Letter,” “Soul Deep” […]
YouTube du Jour: HBO’s Treme New Trailer with Dialogue!
We’re getting closer and closer to the premiere of HBO’s new show Treme, centered around the lives of musicians in New Orleans. The newest trailer for the show, released yesterday, […]
Washboard Rodeo CD Release Party at Maison Tonight
The Western Swing/Country band, Washboard Rodeo, has a release party tonight at 10 p.m. at Maison on Frenchmen St. for their new self-titled debut album. Washboard Rodeo is one of […]
Attention Vinyl Lovers: WTUL Record Fair Saturday, March 20th
After a successful initial outing in the fall, the WTUL Record Fair returns this Saturday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tulane University’s “Pocket Park” (on Broadway at […]
YouTube du Jour: St. Patrick’s Day
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTLwi4fkNZ4[/youtube] Today, New Orleans celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with the annual Parisol’s St. Patty’s Day Party starting from 11:00am. The Downtown Irish Club Parade will follow at 6:30pm beginning its […]
Toussaint Honored in New York Monday
Last night, Allen Toussaint was among those honored by Young Audiences New York (YANY) at the organization’s 9th annual Children’s Arts Award Benefit. YANY recognizes those who have made contributions […]
