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Video: Sync Up - Podcasts, Playlists, and Radio

Tue, 10/30/18
WWOZ was on hand to capture the latest Sync Up Workshop at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Center on Thursday, October 25. The topic of this month's workshop was 'Podcasts, Playlists, and Radio.'  The workshop features two presenters with wide-ranging experience in promoti... Read more

New video from Hot 8 'Love Will Tear Us Apart'

Mon, 10/29/18
Hot 8's done it again! Check out their fantastic cover of Joy Division's 'Love Will Tear Us Apart.' "We fell in love with this song a long time ago," the group said. "It has a deep emotional meaning. Although we do listen to a lot of funk, jazz and rap, we listen to Britis... Read more

Anders Osborne 'One Connection' at WWOZ

Sun, 10/28/18
Anders Osborne stopped in to the New Orleans Music Show with host Michael Dominici on Thursday, October 18! Check out his new song, 'One Connection,' below. Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 10/28/18

Sat, 10/27/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     Bob Barker (Rice)     New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble     01:55     New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble 2     I'll Keep A Light In My Window     NYCC     02:33     Soul Gospel, Vol.2 3     Build a Bridge     Mavis Staples     03:38     If All I Was Was Black 4     Polk Salad Annie ... Read more

Video: Davell Crawford at WWOZ

Fri, 10/26/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
  Davell Crawford joined host Black Mold on the New Orleans Music Show this afternoon for the final day of our Fall Membership Drive! Check out his set below, and show your support for New Orleans community radio by becoming a member today. Click here to see the various le... Read more

Video: Catahoulas at WWOZ

Fri, 10/26/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Catahoulas joined host Black Mold on the New Orleans Music Show this afternoon for the final day of our Fall Membership Drive! Check out their set below, and show your support for New Orleans community radio by becoming a member today. Click here to see the various levels o... Read more

Video: Pres Hall Trio at WWOZ

Fri, 10/26/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
The Pres Hall Trio (Wendell Brunious, Richard Moten, and Steve Pistorious) joined host Keith Hill on the Trad Jazz show this morning for the final day of our Fall Membership Drive! Check out their set below, and show your support for New Orleans community radio by becoming ... Read more

Video: Big Al Carson at WWOZ

Thu, 10/25/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Big Al Carson joined host The Creeper this afternoon for our Fall Membership Drive! Check out his set below, and show your support for New Orleans community radio by becoming a member today. Click here to see the various levels of support you can come in at, or call us up a... Read more

5 things to know for 10/26 - 11/1

Thu, 10/25/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
1) If you love WWOZ yearround, now is the time to give back! It's the last day of our Fall Membership Drive and every member makes a difference for us. Join WWOZ now and we'll send you a cool thank you gift, plus a card for discounts at local businesses, both brick-and-mort... Read more

Video: Mark Braud at WWOZ

Thu, 10/25/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Mark Braud and an all-star trad jazz cast joined host Sally Young this morning for our Fall Membership Drive! Check out their set below, and show your support for New Orleans community radio by becoming a member today. Click here to see the various levels of support you can... Read more

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