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Video: Alana Davis at WWOZ

Wed, 03/07/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
We welcomed Alana Davis to the studio for a live performance Tuesday afternoon! Check it out below.  Read more

Tom McDermott: Piano Night special feature

Tue, 03/06/18
WWOZ Piano Night is returning to House of Blues Monday, April 30! As the city’s premier event celebrating the great pianists of New Orleans, this year’s Piano Night is dedicated to the memory and legacy of Fats Domino. Tickets for the event at House of Blues are available n... Read more

Video: Cha Wa 'Ooh Na Nay'

Sun, 03/04/18
Cha Wa performing 'Ooh Na Nay' in our studio last March. St. Joseph's Night and Super Sunday are coming up! Stay in the loop at WWOZ's Takin' It To The Streets, your source for Mardi Gras Indian and second line events.  Read more

Glenn Miller tribute on Hep Cat's Ball, Sun. 6-8p

Sat, 03/03/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Tune in from 6-8p on Sunday, March 4 as the Minister of Swing celebrates what would've been Glenn Miller's 114th birthday (b. March 1, 1904).  Glenn Miller was, of course, a premier talent of the Big Band/Swing era. He is best known for his seminal classic, 'Moonlight Seren... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 03/04/18

Sat, 03/03/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     tequila     fantastic virtues     02:25     virtue recording studios 2     Around God's Throne     Marion Williams     04:29     The New Message 3     People Get Ready     Ryan Shaw     03:29     It Gets Better 4     You've Got My Mind Messed Up     Quiet Elegance     ... Read more

Video: Water Seed at WWOZ

Fri, 03/02/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Water Seed had us dancing this afternoon! Check out their performance on the Friday edition of the New Orleans Music Show below, and see them in person on Saturday at Congo Square Fest.  Read more

5 things to know for 3/2 - 3/8

Thu, 03/01/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
1) Congo Square Rhythms Festival is happening Saturday and Sunday. Brass bands, the 2018 Class Got Brass competition, African dance ensembles, Mardi Gras Indians, and more will be hitting the stage at this historic site. Both days begin with a drum circle at 11a and end wit... Read more

Culu and N'Kafu African Dance Ensembles at Congo Square Rhythms Fest

Thu, 03/01/18
One of the best parts of the Congo Square Rhythms Fest are the talented and vibrant dance groups who continue the highly meaningful dance traditions at this historic site. This year, the dancers will be heavily featured on Sunday, March 4, from 12 - 1:30p. Check out the Cul... Read more

Video: Ghalia & Mama's Boys at WWOZ

Wed, 02/28/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
We welcomed Ghalia & Mama's Boys into our studio for a quick session this afternoon. Check it out!  Read more

Video: Rebirth at WWOZ

Wed, 02/28/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Rebirth Brass Band joined us in the studio during the New Orleans Music Show this afternoon to share a few songs and promote their appearance at the upcoming Congo Square Rhythms Festival, happening March 3-4! Rebirth will hit the Congo Square stage on Saturday, March 3 at ... Read more

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