by Mary Eisenhart | Aug 18, 2022
WWOZ 90.7 FM 2005 RALPH J. GLEASON AWARD WWOZ 90.7 FM is the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Station, a community radio station currently operating out of the French Market Corporation Offices in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its governance board is appointed by the New...
by Mary Eisenhart | Aug 18, 2022
New Old Time Chautauqua 2006 RALPH J. GLEASON AWARD The New Old Time Chautauqua is a charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to build community through laughter, entertainment and education. The Ralph J. Gleason Award is in memory of music...
by Mary Eisenhart | Aug 18, 2022
Allen Toussaint 2007 RALPH J. GLEASON AWARD Allen Toussaint (1938-2015) was an American musician, songwriter and record producer and one of the most influential figures in New Orleans R&B. The Ralph J. Gleason Award is in memory of music journalist Ralph J....
by Mary Eisenhart | Aug 18, 2022
Ali Akbar College of Music 2008 RALPH J. GLEASON AWARD The mission of the Ali Akbar College of Music is to teach, perform and preserve the classical music of North India—specifically the Seni Baba Allauddin Gharana (tradition)—and to offer this great musical legacy to...
by Mary Eisenhart | Aug 18, 2022
Jorma Kaukonen 2009 RALPH J. GLEASON AWARD As the recipient of the Rex Foundation’s 2009 Ralph J. Gleason Award, Jorma plans to use the grant to teach Appalachian kids about their musical heritage. Already a number of projects are under way. Vanessa Kaukonen tells us...
