Blogs
The Magic Words?
I have two good new comps on my desk – The Roots of Hip-Hop and the Soul of Hip-Hop, Vol. 1. The former dubiously claims that talking blues and […]
Early SXSW Stuff
In “The Weekly Beat” next week, we hype some of the Louisiana artists playing in Austin during SXSW. Unfortunately, that comes out a little late for those who play […]
Seriously?
[UPDATED] I’m going through the French Quarter Festival lineup to find publicity photos for the artists playing to accompany copy. I’m a day in and have only found one […]
Writing the Language
Tonight, the Historic New Orleans Collection opens a show of photos by Michael P. Smith. By now, some of shots will be familiar because they’ve entered New Orleans’ culture, […]
I Know What I Know
John Sinclair’s It’s All Good: A John Sinclair Reader was recently published, and it presents an intriguing alternative vision of him to hipster from another time his voice can […]
Accidentally Brilliant?
I’ve spent the last week with Steven Brower’s book Satchmo: The Wonderful World and Art of Louis Armstrong. The title hints at the book’s issue, as it looks like […]
Blanchard at Ogden Postponed
Terence Blanchard’s March concert in the Ogden Museum of Southern Art’s Taylor Library has been postponed. The show was to debut work that he is recording in the Taylor […]
Snooks’ Funeral
I resisted writing about Snooks Eaglin’s funeral yesterday, wondering if it was tasteless to comment on it. But later in the day at the visitation for Antoinette K-Doe at […]
New Hot 8
Brass bands have been notably absent for recording studios since Hurricane Katrina. Here’s a link to the new “Steamin’ Blues” by the Hot 8 Brass Band.
Voodoo for Halloween
This year, the Voodoo Music Experience moves back to the Halloween weekend – October 30-November 1. No talent has been announced yet.
