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The Best Music of 1997
Whether it was a show, a CD or a simple moment, our staff and a host of others looked back at their musical calendars and culled the best of 1997. […]
1997: CD Year in Review
Once again it’s time for our panel of experts to gather and give out the grades to the latest batch of Louisiana releases. 1997 marked a very good year for […]
Talking Tracks with Allen Toussaint
The late great blues and barrelhouse pianist Champion Jack Dupree was one of the fortunate ones. When Dupree appeared atthe 1990 and 1991 JazzFests and recorded a trio of albums […]
WYLD Talent Show, Partners-N-Crime, Don B. & Pierre
Congratulations to the winners of the WYLD Talent Show held at the Saenger Theater Nov. 8. 1st place: Warren “Radio” Gould, 2nd place: Skie Rainey, 3rd place: Lawrence Batiste, 4th […]
Allen Toussaint Decks the (Rock and Roll) Hall of Fame
The late great blues and barrelhouse pianist Champion Jack Dupree was one of the fortunate ones. When Dupree appeared at the 1990 and 1991 JazzFests and recorded a trio of […]
From the Get-Go with Paul Cebar
Paul Cebar drives the streets of Milwaukee, sniffing the night air for funk – real funk. “That’s Jones Island, the waste treatment plant,” he says, referring to the bouquet of […]
Arhoolie’s Chris Strachwitz
Chances are that if you have an interest in blues, Cajun, zydeco or ethnic music, you’ve probably got a few Arhoolie CDs on your shelf. Now in its 37th year, […]
LMNOP Dates Set, The Cold, Dogstar Communications & More
The next Louisiana Music New Orleans’ Pride (LMNOP) Music Conference has been scheduled for April 27-29, 1998. The conference will feature musical panels, clinics, showcases and workshops designed to help […]
Jon Cleary: Heir to the New Orleans Piano Throne
New Orleans rhythm and blues is in danger of dying in its hometown. When the British Invasion wiped out the genre’s commercial viability in the early 60s, at least fans […]
Boogie Nights, L.A. Confidential, U-Turn & NOVAC Scholarships
The adult film industry of the 1970s and 80s gets sensitive treatment in Paul Thomas Anderson’s second feature, Boogie Nights. Starring Burt Reynolds as Jack Horner, the patriarchal leader of […]
