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Monthly Archives: January 2015
African American NOLA musicians rocked the nation
With the onset of African American History Month, I thought it worthwhile to address the role of New Orleans in launching Rock n’ Roll. Cause the very fact that the city’s contribution is relatively unknown is a reflection in part of the broader … Continue reading
Posted in New Orleans Performers, Songs
Tagged Alan Freed, Elvis Presley, Fats Domino, Jackie Brenston, Louis Jordan, Pat Boone, Rick Coleman, Roy Brown
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Mardi Gras Indians integral to New Orleans sound
You cannot truly understand New Orleans music without having some awareness of the Black Indians of Mardi Gras, or what is more commonly referred to as “Mardi Gras Indians.” This more than century-old tradition of certain African Americans in New Orleans … Continue reading
Posted in Festivals, GumboYaYa, New Orleans Performers, Songs
Tagged Bo Dollis, Dixie Cups, Donald Harrison, Earl King, Monk Beaudreax, Sugar Boy Crawford, Tootie Montana
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Jazzfest, New Music and Tubaluba
I’m stealing an idea from my son, Riley, who uses Fridays to write about various loose ends for his progressive political blog. So below are three items: Jazzfest lineup, great new music at KAOS and a heads up on my … Continue reading
New Orleans and the piano – A good team.
As part of my ongoing education on New Orleans music, I’ve been reading about the use of the piano in New Orleans music. (Please note: I’m not a real musician but I operate a CD player at home) While the piano … Continue reading
Posted in New Orleans Performers, New Orleans Piano Players
Tagged James Booker, Jelly Roll Morton, Jon Cleary, Little Richard, piano, Tom McDermott, WWOZ
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