Meredith Ochs

Meredith Ochs

Meredith Ochs is an award-winning broadcaster, journalist, author, musician, photographer, and NPR commentator. As a talk radio personality, she has interviewed more than a thousand celebrities, newsmakers, and entrepreneurs. Ochs’ work has appeared in numerous publications, including Entertainment Weekly and Rolling Stone. Her book Rock-and-Roll Woman (Union Square & Co.) profiles 50 of music’s most influential and innovative artists.

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Mardi Gras Music Playlist: Learn How Trombone Shorty, Dr. John, The Wild Magnolias And Others Soundtrack The New Orleans Celebration

In New Orleans, Mardi Gras isn’t just a massive party perched at the cusp of Carnival season and the solemn day of Lent. It’s a day that the complex heritage of the city is on display. Neighborhoods become parade routes; families and tourists line the streets to cheer and interact with folks aboard a glittering stream of floats. Along with…

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