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Greek music with Cousin Dimitri, Saturday 4-6pm

Sat, 05/29/21

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Opa! This weekend would have been the 48th annual New Orleans Greek Festival on Bayou St. John. It's a Memorial Day weekend tradition put on by the Holy Trinity Community. WWOZ's Cousin Dimitri will be spinning a special tribute on the air during the "World Journey" show, ... Read more

Second lines return to New Orleans

Fri, 05/28/21

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Second line parades are allowed in New Orleans again as of Friday, May 28! As New Orleans continues to ease its coronavirus-related restrictions with more caution than the ones set for the state of Louisiana as a whole, many expected parades to not return until August-- or ... Read more

Interview: NOLA Shorty 2021

Tue, 05/25/21

This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Grand Marshall Nola Shorty talks to Action Jackson about how the pandemic has impacted her, what it takes to dance for four hours, what she hopes to see in the culture when the pandemic ends, and more! Hear it all in the player below: Read more

Playlist: Soul Power w/Soul Sister 05/22/21

Mon, 05/24/21

Playlist: Soul Power with the Soul Sister Saturday, May 22, 2021 8:00-10:00pm CDT Listen (archived show available May 22 - June 5): wwoz.org/listen/archive/show.php?date=2021-05-22&time=8PM "Bold Soul Sister" - Ike & Tina Turner, 1970 "Are You Ready for the Weekend" - Magnum... Read more

Soul Power w/Soul Sister 05/15/21

Mon, 05/24/21

Playlist: Soul Power with the Soul Sister Saturday, May 15, 2021 8:00-10:00pm CDT Listen (archived show available May 15 - May 29): wwoz.org/listen/archive/show.php?date=2021-05-15&time=8PM "Bold Soul Sister" - Ike & Tina Turner, 1970 "Make Up Your Mind" - Seawind, 1976 "Clo... Read more

Happy 80th birthday, Bob Dylan

Mon, 05/24/21

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Happy 80th birthday to Bob Dylan! In early 1989, he recorded his album "Oh Mercy" in New Orleans with producer Daniel Lanois -- and he became a WWOZ fan. From his autobiography, Chronicles, Vol. 1: "At the house on Audubon Place the radio was always on in the kitchen and ... Read more

Rhythm Room 05/21/21

Satchmo SummerFest to return, in-person, July 31

Thu, 05/20/21

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Satchmo SummerFest is returning as a live, in-person event July 31-August 1 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum! “We are thrilled to announce our comeback,” said Emily Madero, CEO of FQFI. "Satchmo SummerFest is the only local festival dedicated to Louis Armstrong. In addition ... Read more

Interview: Big Chief James of Young Brave Hunters

Tue, 05/18/21

This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Big Chief James of the Young Brave Hunters talks to Action Jackson about how the tribe was created, how he tried to lead by example during the pandemic, why his suits are made with flat patches, and more. Hear it all in the player below: Read more

Morning Set 05/17/21