WWOZ- Street Talk

Series produced by David Weinberg

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Unique Tales of Life and Culture in New Orleans

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31 Pieces

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Winn Dixie recently opened in New Orleans East and while the rest of the area is slow to rebuild, residents are at least able to make groceries. I ...

  • Added: Oct 04, 2007
  • Length: 05:58
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At a recent event put on by first book hundreds of kids were given books as part of the 5 million books project.

  • Added: Sep 27, 2007
  • Length: 09:11
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The musicians Union will organize a march on Aug. 26 to address many of the issues facing working musicians in New Orleans

  • Added: Aug 27, 2007
  • Length: 08:20
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A look at some of the initiatives started by Silence is Violence, which strives to address the crime and social issues facing New Orleans

  • Added: Aug 16, 2007
  • Length: 07:46
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Since He was a kid, Wild Man Ivory wanted to be a mardi gras indian. It took a near death experience in Korea before that dream became a reality.

  • Added: Aug 11, 2007
  • Length: 10:16
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This is the story of how, NHS a non-profit organization, helped the Venerable and other low income families become homeowners.

  • Added: Jul 09, 2007
  • Length: 07:56
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In the absence of govenrment in the rebuilding process organizations like operation blessing have stepped in to rebuild.

  • Added: Jun 22, 2007
  • Length: 05:59
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Built from a corrugated metal shack in the ninth ward the BB is a new theatre venue opening this week.

  • Added: Jun 07, 2007
  • Length: 05:58
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SHNO is a coalition of non-profits set up to bring Musicians back to New Orleans

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  • Added: May 31, 2007
  • Length: 06:01
  • Purchases: 1
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Alarming trends in school lunch outsourcing and a lack of home cookng has caused deep concern for the future of New Orleans culinary traditions.

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  • Added: May 17, 2007
  • Length: 05:56
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Shortly after Hurricane Katrina hit, Peter Spring packed up his piano business and came to New Orleans to help rebuild the city's many flood damage...

  • Added: Apr 13, 2007
  • Length: 05:59