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A Mighty Oak Has Fallen

Thu, 07/26/07

Douglas Redd Memorial On Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 9:23 a.m. Douglas Redd, beloved founder and Artistic Director for Efforts of Grace, Inc. and Ashé Cultural Arts Center, was welcomed to the realm of the ancestors. His spirit and legacy lives on and will be remembered ... Read more

The American Dream

Wed, 07/18/07

Authored by: David Weinberg

Neighborhood Housing Services, a local non-profit organization, is helping low and moderate income families become home owners. This is the story of one family in particular and their commitment to creating a better life for themselves. Read more

Radio Tribute to George Brumat of Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Tue, 07/17/07

Authored by: George Ingmire

George Brumat, owner of Snug Harbor, a jazz bistro in the Faubourg Marigny, passed away on July 7th, 2007, at the age of 63. He opened Snug Harbor in 1983, well before Frenchman Street (where the club is located) was the music oasis it is today. His dedication to the cont... Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for July, 2007

Sun, 07/15/07

Dear Guardian of the Groove, Summertime and the living is easy. I hope this 'OZone finds you creating a memorable Summer of 2007 and letting WWOZ provide the soundtrack. Things are busy at the station, in spite of the rising temperatures and humidity! Included in this ... Read more

The Fate of Internet Radio

Tue, 06/26/07

The Copyright Royalty Board Controversy SUBJECT: Response to the March 2nd CRB Determination of Streaming Rates BY: David Freedman, General Manager, WWOZ-FM, New Orleans, LA June, 2007 On March 2, 2007, the Copyright Royalty Board of the Library of Congress issued a dete... Read more

The Commute

Thu, 06/21/07

Authored by: Eve Abrams

Robert Snow, of the New Orleans Jazz Vipers, and Marcus Hubbard and Lamar LaBlanc of The Soul Rebels, all commute to New Orleans in order to work. And they're not alone. For many, many New Orleans musicians, a long drive is now a regular part of the post-Katrina work w... Read more

Fruit Vendor

Tue, 06/12/07

Authored by: Eve Troeh

New Orleans' only door-to-door produce vendor, "Okra," is an important part of the fabric of several neighborhoods. We take a ride along in his truck. Read more

The Backyard Ballroom

Thu, 06/07/07

Authored by: David Weinberg

The Backyard Ballroom was built from a corrugated metal roof shack in the Ninth Ward. Local artists came together to create a new venue for theatrical performances in the neighborhood. They also wrote an entirely original play with a live local band playing an original scor... Read more

New Orleans Recovery: Willie Mae's Scotch House and Dooky Chase

Wed, 06/06/07

Street Talk soldier David Kunian talks to restaurant legend Leah Chase of Dooky Chase, internationally reknown culinary activist Poppy Tooker, and Kerry Seaton, proprietor of Willie Mae's Scotch House (home of the Food Network's proclamation: "Best Fried Chicken in the Worl... Read more

Sweet Home New Orleans

Thu, 05/31/07

Authored by: David Weinberg

Sweet Home New Orleans (SHNO) is a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing the music and cultural community within the neighborhoods of New Orleans by helping our tradition bearers secure stable, affordable housing. SHNO is a collaboration of service providers th... Read more

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