music

SOUND

If you are not a myth whose reality are you? If you are not reality whose myth are you? Sun Ra, Prophetika : Book One SOUND—It has been the principle creative organizing tool of the Black community in New Orleans for centuries. This month, violinist, composer, and scholar, Sultana Isham explores the history of Black SOUND

Darling Fitch plus Cat Child

Darling Fitch presents A Stranger Sound at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 14, at the Mudlark Public Theatre (1200 Port Street). Arising from Berlin’s queer party scene, A Stranger Sound is a dark yet affirming transgender coming-of-age story. Through music and poetry, the show leads audiences to journey through “gender dysphoria and chemical ecstasy / Darling Fitch plus Cat Child

ROOM 220 Presents: A Happy Hour Salon with Sula Spirit and the Neighborhood Story Project

Room 220 is pleased to present a Happy Hour Salon celebrating two excellent New Orleans music books: Spirit of the Orisha by Janet “Sula Spirit” Evans and Talk that Music Talk edited by Rachel Breunlin and Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes. The event, featuring readings, discussion, translation, and live music, will take place from 6 – 9 ROOM 220 Presents: A Happy Hour Salon with Sula Spirit and the Neighborhood Story Project

Michael Patrick Welch to launch a new edition of NEW ORLEANS: THE UNDERGROUND GUIDE and a new collection, FAMOUS PEOPLE I HAVE MET

Local writer Michael Patrick Welch will host a series of events to promote the new edition of his book New Orleans: The Underground Guide, which was originally published in 2009, as well as a new collection of his magazine writing, Famous People I Have Met (Collected Works 1999 – 2014). Both books deal heavily with Michael Patrick Welch to launch a new edition of NEW ORLEANS: THE UNDERGROUND GUIDE and a new collection, FAMOUS PEOPLE I HAVE MET

Musically Speaking – EL CANTANTE

Please join us for Musically Speaking with DJ Soul Sister – A series of music-themed movies and documentaries, curated and hosted by DJ Soul Sister, and co-presented by Press Street, WWOZ and Charitable Film Network.  Free Admission – SEATING IS LIMITED.  For more information, contact soulsister@post.com. EL CANTANTE by Leo Ichaso Jennifer Lopez and Marc Musically Speaking – EL CANTANTE

NOLA MIX – Youth DJ Classes

Have Fun – Make Music!  Sign up for NOLA MIX Youth DJ Classes and learn how to mix, scratch, and perform music with new technology, and hands-on training.  Saturdays from 12:00pm – 1:30pm / January 12th to February 2nd (4 Classes – Space is limited). Course Highlights: DJ History The Ins & Outs of Equipment – NOLA MIX – Youth DJ Classes

NOLA MIX United MLK Birthday Bash!

Please join us on Martin Luther King weekend to celebrate NOLA MIX’s one year anniversary.  We’re grateful for your continued support throughout the year, and would like to show our appreciation. We couldn’t have done it without you!  There will be food, refreshments, and of course music spun by our talented DJs.  Admission FREE.  For more NOLA MIX United MLK Birthday Bash!

Musically Speaking – THE UPSETTER

Please join us for “Musically Speaking” with DJ Soul Sister – A weekly series of music-themed movies and documentaries, curated and hosted by DJ Soul Sister, and co-presented by Charitable Film Network, Press Street, Mimi’s in the Marigny, and WWOZ.  FREE Admission! Cash bar, featuring drink specials. Tapas menu served.  For more information contact: mail@charitablefilmnetwork.org, Musically Speaking – THE UPSETTER

Musically Speaking with DJ Soul Sister – DOWN THE RHODES

Please join us for MUSICALLY SPEAKING – A new series of music-themed movies and documentaries on Mondays, curated and hosted by DJ Soul Sister.  Co-presented with Press Street, Cafe Istanbul,  WWOZ, and Charitable Film Network. For more information contact mail@charitablefilmnetwork.org.  Admission Free – Cash Bar. Monday, October 1st DOWN THE RHODES: The Fender Rhodes Story by Musically Speaking with DJ Soul Sister – DOWN THE RHODES