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Former New Orleans mayor, Ray Nagin called in to the Tom Joyner Morning Show today to talk about his new book “Katrina Secrets.” In the book, Nagin describes the his own personal paranoia post-Katrina, the government’s response to the disaster and the struggle to gain assistance from FEMA. In case you missed the interview, listen […]

It's All Black Music

Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Odyssey Records1012 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112-2506 When: 1992 What: Using a “call and response style” party vibe, Mardi Gras Indian chants and dance call-outs, TT Tucker and DJ Irv’s single helps to launch the N’Awlins sound known as “Bounce.” «  PREVIOUS NEXT  » In celebration of Black […]

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Today Mardi Gras  carnivals are major events. Thousands of people participate and millions more watch it on TV. In New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro, they are major tourist attractions.

It's All Black Music

jive (origin unknown) – 1. the jargon of jazz musicians or enthusiasts. 2. deceptive, nonsensical or glib talk. 3. to play or dance to jive music.