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John Mayall and his band the Bluesbreakers pioneered British blues rock, introducing it to a larger audience. They included musicians who went on to join legendary bands like Cream, Fleetwood Mac, and the Rolling Stones. Mayall moved to the states in 1968, and today has a discography of 70 studio and live albums. At 86, John still tours widely and comes home to his favorite climate and way of life in Los Angeles, but it was in Macclesfield, Cheshire where he first heard the blues. 

The day's top local news stories as aired by New Orleans Public Radio during All Things Considered.

Children, they’re precious. They’re worth everything we do for them. They are the future. But let’s face it, sometimes children are aggravating, especially when they’re at a restaurant where you just want to unwind and they’re just revving up.

The top local news stories as aired by New Orleans Public Radio during All Things Considered.

The day's top local news stories as aired by New Orleans Public Radio during All Things Considered.

This week on Inside the Arts, Christmas Dances ring in the Holiday season for the Marigny Opera Ballet.  We travel to Brazil as the contemporary ballet company returns Diogo de Lima's, Aguas de Dezembro, to the stage.  Plus, there's a dance exploration of the shape note in the premiere of Sacred Harp. Artistic director Dave Hurlbert joins us with award winning choreographer Kellis McSparrin Oldenberg.

This week on Thinking Outside the Book - Susan Larson talks with Abram Himelstein, editor in chief at the University of New Orleans Press.

A summary of the top local stories as aired on New Orleans Public Radio during All Things Considered.

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