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Lake Charles Musician Relief Fund benefit this Saturday

Tue, 10/20/20
Authored by Carrie Booher
This Saturday at 7pm CT, musicians help musicians during a streaming concert benefitting the Lake Charles Musician Relief Fund. Scheduled performers include Zachary Richard, Sonny Landreth, Sean Ardoin, Jourdan Thibodeaux, Cedric Watson, Joel Savoy, Ronnie Fruge, Yvette Lan... Read more

Rhythm Room 10/16/20

Sat, 10/17/20
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Reggae Medley Coyabalites 03:17 Unhinged 2 B4 - A LOT TO BE THANKFUL FOR.mp3 CLARENCE SMITH 04:32 WHATEVER HAPPENED TO LOVE 3 We Got To Have Peace Curtis Mayfield 04:45 Roots 4 After It's Too Late Bobby "Blue" Bland 02:30 Ain't Nothing You Can Do 5 Greedy Greedy Emporer Val... Read more

WWOZ wins 5 Press Club of New Orleans Awards for Excellence in Journalism

Thu, 10/15/20
Authored by Carrie Booher
We are happy to share that WWOZ won five Press Club of New Orleans Awards tonight in the categories of 'Best Radio Story,' 'Best Feature Videography,' 'Best Social Media Campaign,' 'Best Social Video,' and 'Best Multi-Feature Photography!' In addition to the wins, we also ... Read more

Interview: Maroon Queen Cherice Harrison-Nelson

Sun, 10/11/20
This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Maroon Queen Cherice Harrison-Nelson talks to Action Jackson about how the culture has helped her deal with depression, the steps that were taken to give a Counsel Chief Joseph Jenkins a proper sendoff amid the pandemic, and much more.... Read more

Rhythm Room 10/09/20

Sat, 10/10/20
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 The Horse Cliff Nobles (& Co) 02:28 The Horse (plus bonus tracks) 2 Grandma's Hands Rev. John Wilkins 02:48 Trouble 3 Pocomania Day Lovindeer 06:01 One Day Christian 4 Baby! You Oughta Think It Over Bobby Womack 02:39 Fly Me To The Moon 5 rhythm major lance 02:26 Single Okeh... Read more

In Memoriam: Rev. John Wilkins

Tue, 10/06/20
Memphis-based gospel blues guitarist and vocalist Reverend John Wilkins died this morning at the age of 76. He was the son of the influential prewar blues musician Reverend Robert Wilkins. As an adult, he served as the pastor for the Hunter’s Chapel Church in Como, Mississi... Read more

Interview: DJ Jubilee

Sun, 10/04/20
This week on Takin' It To The Streets, DJ Jubilee gets on the phone with WWOZ's Action Jackson to discuss his latest music project, his efforts to mentor the younger generation, the roles he plays with Young Men Olympians and Zulu, and much more! Listen in at the player bel... Read more

rhythm room 10/02/20

Sat, 10/03/20
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Once Around The Park 5ive Style 02:16 5ive Style 2 11_Call_On_God Sharon_Jones__the_Dap_Kings_ 03:39 Soul of a Woman 3 You've Got To Save Me Laura Lee 03:17 The Hot Wax-Invictus Anthology 4 What Can I Call My Own James Carr 02:48 Freedom Train (Goldwax-Vivid Sound LP 3006) ... Read more

Interview: Boneman George Quinn

Sat, 09/26/20
This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Action Jackson gets on the phone with George "The Bone Man" Quinn, the original 7th Ward boneman. Quinn shares what his role is in Mardi Gras and says that being the boneman gives him something to live for. This takes on a deeper meani... Read more

rhythm room 09/24/20

Sat, 09/26/20
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Man from Wareika Rico 03:19 Man from Wareika 2 08 It's A Groove Mildred Clark & The Kansas City Melody-Aires 02:57 Joined Together (Peacock 1974) 3 Darkest Hour Rev. John Wilkins 02:48 Trouble 4 Get Back Roy Head & The Traits 02:15 Treat Me Right 5 Same People (That You Mee... Read more

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