243. Steven Rowan, part 2

243.  Part 2 of our interview with Steven Rowan. Steven talks to us about two works with the same title: Mysteries of New Orleans, one written by Baron von Reizenstein in German and the other by Charles Testut in French. Steven has generously allowed the Louisiana Anthology to add his translation of Testut's books to our site, along with a chapter from Reizenstein on lesbian love in New Orleans, the earliest work on explicit homosexuality in Louisiana literature.

1. This week in Louisiana history. January 13 1818 Noah Ludlow opens St. Philip Street Theatre.
2. This week in New Orleans history. Danny Barker born January 13, 1909. African-America Creole guitar and banjo player, songwriter, composer, singer, author, historian, teacher, storyteller, humorist, actor, painter.  Jazz Hall of Fame member.  Recipient of the National Endowment of the Arts Music Master Award and numerous other honors.  Played on more than 1,000 records of Jazz, Swing, Blues, Bebop, and Traditional.  Husband of legendary singer Blue Lu Barker.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   The Superior Jazz Trio
   Sunday, January 14
   11:30 AM CST
   Venue information:
   Superior Seafood and Oyster Bar
   4338 St. Charles Ave.
   New Orleans, LA 70115
   Phone: 504.293.3474
   Website
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Bruce meets violinist Tanya Huang playing on Royal St. in New Orleans. 

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