Mardigramus - Multitaskin'

Mardigramus the soothsayer dispenses pointless wisdom and useless observations every Tuesday. Today’s sooth is called “Multitaskin’”. Click on the image to view his visionary video.

Mardigramus - Work Weak

Mardigramus the soothsayer dispenses pointless wisdom and useless observations every Tuesday. Today’s sooth is called “Work Weak”. Click on the image to view his visionary video.

Happy Birthday, Charmaine Neville!

Jazz singer Charmaine Neville was born in New Orleans on March 31, 1956, and is the daughter of Charles Neville of The Neville Brothers and the lead singer of the Charmaine Neville Band. As a young girl, she lived in Austin, Texas, and started performing there when she was 12 years old. She returned to New Orleans at age 16, and learned for the first time that she was Charles Neville’s daughter. She became acquainted with her father and began performing with him and his brothers. With her own band, consisting of Neville as lead singer, saxophonist Reggie Houston and pianist Amasa Miller, she has built a reputation of providing good jazz and good natured banter that entertains New Orleans audiences, as well as those in Europe and Japan. Their regular gigs at New Orleans’ premier jazz club, Snug Harbor is a must-see for tourists and locals alike. Today we wish this wonderful performer a very happy birthday!

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Celebrating Cesar Chavez Day!

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Mardigramus - New Trend

Mardigramus the soothsayer dispenses pointless wisdom and useless observations every Tuesday. Today’s sooth is called “New Trend”. Click on the image to view his visionary video.

Happy Birthday, Germaine Bazzle!

Jazz vocalist Germaine Potter Bazzle was born in New Orleans on March 28, 1932, and grew up in a musical family, playing the piano by ear at a young age. Raised in the Seventh Ward, at 12 she started her formal musical education at the Xavier Junior School of Music. After graduating from the Xavier University of Louisiana Bazzle worked as a teacher, instructing mostly young girls in choir and music appreciation at Xavier Prep. In addition to teaching, she has been a sought after musician, performing in New Orleans night clubs for over 20 years. Influenced by Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Billy Ecksteine, her voice has been described as sweet, soulful and distinctive. She retired from teaching in 2008, and she is a supporter and faculty member of the Louis Armstrong Jazz Camp. Today let’s celebrate in honor of this talented singer and educator! Happy Birthday, Germaine!

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