We all know Mr. Okra. One of the very last of the great New Orleans singing street vendors, he cruises our neighborhoods in his brightly-painted produce truck equipped with an old-school megaphone PA ...
The death this week of Arthur “Mr. Okra” Robinson took one of the resonant sounds of New Orleans from its streets. The roving produce vendor was known for singing the praises of his daily inventory ...
The death of Arthur “Mr. Okra” Robinson last week seemed to mark the end of an era, the loss of a living link in New Orleans to the old tradition of the roving vendor singing the praises of his wares ...
Mr. Okra, the iconic singing vegetable vendor who died Thursday (Feb. 15), won't be plying the streets of New Orleans anymore, but fans of his will get one more chance to see his smiling face -- and ...
You can hear him coming from down the street. With his PA system and his recognizable truck that travels local neighborhoods selling produce, Mr. Okra is a New Orleans icon. Southern Living has named ...
One of New Orleans' most iconic characters, Mr. Okra, has died.Know for delivering produce in his colorful pickup truck, Arthur Robinson -- the man known to many as Mr. Okra -- died Thursday, ...
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NEW ORLEANS- A somber moment could be seen and heard in the Marigny Sunday afternoon as the casket of Arthur "Mr. Okra" Robinson made its way out fo the Marigny Opera House. Next to the hearse sat Mr.
When Mr. Okra died last week, it seemed to mark the end of an era. His real name was Arthur Robinson, and for decades he was a roving produce vendor, singing the praises of his inventory through the ...
The daughter of late New Orleans icon Mr. Okra is continuing in his footsteps by delivering fresh produce while singing her father's memorable tune.Craig Nero sent WDSU video of Arthur Robinson's ...
On Sunday, February 25, a second line will be held in honor of beloved New Orleans icon Mr. Okra, who passed away earlier this month. Arthur “Mr. Okra” Robinson was a local celebrity loved by many, a ...
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