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The WWOZ Interview

Musicians and other folks from around New Orleans (and the rest of the world) visit the WWOZ studios and chat with our show hosts about all aspects of their music, their careers, their lives. This podcast shares their thoughts and insights. Stay up on the latest on New Orleans and the worlds of jazz, blues, funk, New Orleans R&B, Cajun, zydeco and all the other genres we celebrate.

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Blowfly with DJ Swamp Boogie, June 15, 2015

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2015/06/23

DJ Swamp Boogie talks with Clarence Reid, a.k.a. Blowfly, the original dirty rapper, and his crew. Interview conducted on June 15, 2015.

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Big Pete with Nita Ketner, September 18, 2014

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2014/12/17

Nita Ketner talks with Big Pete of the Hot 8 Brass Band about his healthy return to the stage, Hot 8’s big year, Grammy nomination, and upcoming gigs. The band also plays two songs. Interview conducted on September 18, 2014.

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DJ Rusty Lazer and King Khan with Ms. Smalls,...

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2014/12/17

DJ Rusty Lazer and King Khan talk with Ms. Smalls on the New Orleans Music Show to celebrate the life of the late Nicky Da B, local bounce artist and rapper, on September 9, 2014.

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King Khan and Vockah Redu with Ms. Smalls, September...

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2014/12/17

King Khan and Vockah Redu chat with Ms. Smalls on the New Orleans Music Show about new songs, their Tipitina’s show, and growing up in Uptown’s Magnolia Housing Development on September 9, 2014.

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Steven Bernstein with Black Mold

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2014/12/17

Steven Bernstein of Sex Mob, Spanish Fly, Lounge Lizards, and Millennial Territory Orchestra talks to Black Mold on the New Orleans Music Show about his new CD with Henry Butler.

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Joe Lastie with Johnny Woodstock, August 28, 2014

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2014/12/16

Joe Lastie of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band came in on his birthday to speak with Johnny Woodstock about his new family gospel album, a national 2-month tour for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and playing with the Foo Fighters. Interview conducted August 28, 2014.

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George Porter, Jr., August 28, 2014

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2014/12/16

George Porter, Jr. and his daughter Katrina Porter join Nita Ketner on the New Orleans Music Show to talk about Carin’s Proton Blast, a benefit show for local cancer patient Carin Graber, Tab Benoit, recording with David Torkanowsky, and working with Johnny Adams and Snooks Eaglin. Interview conducted August 28, 2014.

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Deacon John, Sept 25, 2014

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2014/12/16

President of Musician’s Union and Louisiana Music Hall of Fame inductee, Deacon John, talks about his career and upcoming appearance at The History Maker’s Back-to-School function at L.W. Higgins on September 25, 2014. Interview conducted by Sally Young.

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Sarah Peterson of the Smoking Time Jazz Club

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2014/12/12

Sarah Peterson of the Smoking Time Jazz Club talks to Carrie Booher about her music, women who've influenced her, and the community of female vocalists in New Orleans.

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Beth Patterson, September 19, 2014

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2014/10/06

Raymond Kent talks with Beth Patterson about not winning a Grammy, Cat Stevens, commemorating the Great Hunger with food, not having a bouzouki, and her new tunes.

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Carolyn Broussard, September 19, 2014

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2014/10/06

Raymond Kent talks with Carolyn Broussard about the variety of styles she's embraced, growing up in New Iberia, singing in choirs, writing songs, etc.

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Bryce Eastwood, September 17, 2014

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2014/10/06

Sondra Bibb talks with Bryce Eastwood , New Orleans saxophonist and composer about the New Orleans Composers Project, compiling transcriptions of music, inspiration from the Silverbook, playing at the Mint and more.

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Les Femmes d'Enfer, September 14, 2014

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2014/10/03

Jim Hobbs talks with members of Les Femmes d'Enfer (translation: "Women of Hell"), an all-female Cajun/zydeco band from Port Townsend, Washington led by Claudette Boudreaux, who is originally from Dulac, Louisiana. They talk about the Cajun music scene in the Pacific Northwest and their new CD entitled Hot Flash.

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Branford Marsalis, August 14, 2014

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2014/08/25

Stuart Hall talks with Branford Marsalis about different styles of music and creating music for a new generation.

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Ricky Riccardi, August 1, 2014

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2014/08/25

Keith Hill talks with Louis Armstrong scholar Ricky Riccardi about the legacy of Satchmo.

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Bobby Broom, July 25, 2014Bobby Broom, July 25, 2014

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2014/08/20

Bobby Broom talks with Russel Shelton about his career with notable players like Sonny Rollins, Art Blakey, Kenny Burrell, and others as well as his technique and how he views music.

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Big Sam, June 30, 2014

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2014/08/11

Big Sam with Murf, June 30, 2014

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Michael O'Hara, July 22, 2014

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2014/08/11

Michael O'Hara of the Sheiks with Ms Smalls on July 22, 2014.

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Luther Gray, May 29, 2014

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2014/08/11

Luther Gray with Nita Ketner on May 29, 2014

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Idris Muhammad, July 1, 2013

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2014/08/02

The late Idris Muhammad, who passed away July 29, 2014, talks with Maryse Déjean on July 1, 2013. This long interview demonstrates the comprehensive range of his musical contributions and reveals him to be a great humanitarian and a man with a terrific sense of humor.

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