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Inside The Arts: Broadway's Liz Callaway, Maria Muldaur Pays Tribute to Danny and Blue Lu Barker

Liz Callaway

This week on Inside the Arts, Mark Cortale's Broadway at NOCCA series kicks off the New Year with Liz Callaway. The Broadway superstar and Tony nominee will perform with special guest Bryan Batt. Liz Callaway joins us by phone.

And, the 6th Annual Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival swings into high gear next week in venues across the city. The 5 day celebration of the life and legacy of the NEA Jazz Master will feature performances by a star studded cast of New Orleans artists and internationally known special guests, including legendary singer Maria Muldaur. Her 2018 Grammy nominated CD, "Don't You Feel My Leg" pays homage to the music of Blue Lu and Danny Barker. We chat with Maria Muldaur by phone.
 
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