Threadhead Records Foundation Announces New Round of Grants

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The Threadhead Records Foundation (a 501(c)3 non-profit) is pleased to announce its second round of grant funding. Specifically, the Foundation has been launched to further promote the cultural heritage of New Orleans through grants and assistance to musicians whose music is in this tradition. The Foundation seeks to assist those musicians whose work is in… [Continue Reading]

Video: Threadhead Thursday in City Park

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A movie by Sonia Tetlow – Threadhead Thursday – Held in the Botanical Gardens at New Orleans’ City Park on April 22, 2010

Wednesday at the Square

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By Laura Cayouette, May 20, 2010 (reprinted from Nola Defender; noladefender.com) Despite the unpredictable weather, Irma Thomas and the Threadhead Players   drew large crowds for this week’s Wednesday at the Square  benefitting the Youth Leadership Council. Among the throng was guitarist, Jeanine Duhe, from all-female blues band, 30×90, who was there to watch earlier act… [Continue Reading]

Spinner: Ensemble Fatien Revitalize the Connections Between Africa and New Orleans

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Posted on May 19th 2010 12:30PM by Steve Hochman “This city!” says Seguenon Koné of his adopted city, New Orleans. “Anybody who comes to visit is going to have to move to New Orleans. It’s electric! The people!” That’s what happened to the Ivory Coast native, who after nearly a decade of living in New… [Continue Reading]

The Sounds of “Treme” Are Headed This Way

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By Lavanya Ramanathan, Washington Post May 18, 2010 You may not know Paul Sanchez or “Big” Sam Williams by name, but if you’ve been watching HBO’s “Treme,” then you definitely know their songs. Next month, you can get to know them a lot better when the New Orleans-based musicians — fresh off “Treme” appearances —… [Continue Reading]

Margie Perez–”Singing for My Supper”

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Margie Perez–”Singing for My Supper” Perez’s revamped and expanded debut release is full of surprises.  A former backup singer, Margie is coming into her own on this CD . Available: Bandcamp LMF iTunes Visit Margie Perez’s website

Ensemble Fatien–”Seguenon Presents Ensemble Fatien”

Ensemble Fatien–”Seguenon Presents Ensemble Fatien” The blending of jazz and African rhythms from notable musicians from varied musical backgrounds make for some truly original music. Available: Bandcamp LMF iTunes Visit Ensemble Fatien’s website

Allen & Sanchez–”Bridging the Gap”

Allen & Sanchez–”Bridging the Gap” Shamarr Allen and Paul Sanchez explore the cultural and generational gaps to do what music does best, communicate and connect. Available: Bandcamp LMF iTunes Visit Paul Sanchez’ website and Shamarr Allen’s website

Ingrid Lucia–”Midnight Rendezvous”

Ingrid Lucia–”Midnight Rendezvous” This time Lucia has put together collection of original material, produced by Anders Osborne, that is unique from head to tail. Available Bandcamp LMF iTunes Visit Ingrid Lucia’s website

Honey Island Swamp Band–”Good to You”

Honey Island Swamp Band–”Good to You” Offbeat’s Aaron LaFont describes this collection as “some of the tastiest tunes coming out of the Crescent City today.” Available: Bandcamp LMF iTunes Visit the Honey Island Swamp Band website