April 2001

April 2001
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BackTalk

  • Mem Shannon
    Mem Shannon, whose latest CD hits the proverbial streets on May 8, is a New Orleans blues fixture. Until the Old… – Kathleen Rippey

Bayou Boogie

Bluesworthy

  • The Handy Awards
    Spring is here again, and a young man’s fancy turns lightly to one thing: the W.C. Handy Awards. (Okay, bear with… – Robert Fontenot

Bookmark

Chassez De Faim

Cover Story

  • Irvin Mayfield
    Walking up to Irvin Mayfield’s apartment building, passing the flourishing art galleries, upscale restaurants and other urbane features of the New… – Jonathan Tabak

Dis 'n' Dat

  • Christianity
    On his eponymous debut album, songwriter/vocalist Christian Smith delivers the basic facts right away: “I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana—never… – Bunny Matthews

Features

Ill-literate

Kickin' It Live

Know What It Means

Letters

  • Letters April 2001
    FUCHS GETS FUNKY While we appreciate Roger Hahn's inclusion of Tuff City/Night Train's efforts in shedding light on the under-chronicled New… – OffBeat Readers

Live Wire

Mojo Mouth

  • Free for All
    Remember what Jazz Fest used to be like? A kinder, gentler festival, where you could relax and see all your friends,… – Jan Ramsey

St. Rock

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