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SUBR Jazz Ensemble at the 2004 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (© Douglas Mason)
Recovering Music and Traditions in New Orleans
Music is both a way of life and an industry in New Orleans but the city's native traditions are seriously endangered as musicians have either fled the city or struggle with daily challenges of housing and loans. Jazz journalist Larry Blumenfeld has been reporting on the city's challenges as part of the Katrina Media Fellows program. He joins us to examine whether - and how - the Crescent City can preserve its culture. Also: Alice Donut, a post-punk band formed in the East Village in late 1980's, and which disbanded for a time in the late 90s, is back together with a new album called "Fuzz." Finally: Find out who's the winner of WNYC's contest to seek out New York's biggest Beethoven fan.
Can New Orleans Music Survive?
Jazz journalist Larry Blumenfeld has been reporting on the struggles facing New Orleans musicians as part of the Katrina Media Fellows program. He gives us an update.
Alice Donut
Alice Donut, a post-punk band formed in the East Village in late 1980's, shares their latest album, "Fuzz."
Alice Donut's Web site
NYC's Biggest Beethoven Fan
WNYC has chosen New York's Biggest Beethoven Fan. And the winner is... Josh Rabinowitz.
Read the Winning Essay here
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Join us Tuesday, Dec. 9 at The Greene Space
Singer and pianist Tori Amos joins us to talk about reworking and reinventing seasonal carols on her new holiday album. And, she performs for a live audience in The Greene Space! Click the link for ticket info.
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