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After Louis Armstrong reigned as King Zulu in 1949, musicians began writing music specifically for and about Mardi Gras. These early songs paved the way for the sounds of Carnival for decades to come.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about politics and policy reporting in Louisiana, learn how one musician is navigating the latest wave of the pandemic, and hear about the rollout of a new state medical marijuana plan.
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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is canceled for this year in response to the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced Thursday.
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NPR music critic Ann Powers talks about her book, "Good Booty." She explores how popular music became America's primary erotic art form, starting in 19th…
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Deepa Soul is a Billboard-charting singer from of New Orleans. Soul talks with us about her recording career as an award-winning performing ahead of her…
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The classic tune "Ode to Billy Joe" by Bobbie Gentry was recorded 50 years ago. Music critic John Wirt is with us today to talk about it.Rolling Stone…
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Singer B.J. Barham appears tonight at the Dyson House.Also on today's program: Bodi White on flood assistance, here.
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We catch up with music legend Jimmy Clanton, a product of Baton Rouge High School, who had a flurry of Top Ten hits in the 50's and 60's. Clanton is…