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Torrid Stories of Storyville: Cocktails, Brothels & Jazz
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NEW ORLEANS: In today's episode we continue the conversation about jazz, and one of its first venues: the brothels. Frank also shares his best-kept-secrets for those who want to avoid Bourbon Street and the tourists. And why New Orleans has always had a vibrant literary scene.
To book a tour or schedule a public speaking engagement, email Frank at frankearlperez@gmail.com or call 504-941-1633.
Visit his website: www.frenchquarterfrank.com
Inside this episode:
- Torrid stories of Storyville: brothels, jazz & cocktails
- How New Orleans' permissive culture stemmed from geography
- Voodoo, Tarot & Catholics, oh my!
- Where to go & what to do if it's your first time in New Orleans
BIO:
Frank Perez is a writer, teacher, tour guide, and public speaker who also serves as the Executive Director of the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana. He has authored several books on LGBT+ history in New Orleans and is also a columnist for three New Orleans magazines—Ambush, French Quarter Journal, and Yazz Queen. His publications also include a number of scholarly articles in academic journals as well as a number of poems and short stories in various literary journals. His latest book, Rainbow Fleur de Lis: Essays on Queer New Orleans History, is forthcoming from the University Press of Mississippi.
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Music Credits: INTRO: Loyalty - Philip Ayers | OUTRO: Grasshopper's Dance - Etienne Roussel
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