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Video: Walter Wolfman Washington at WWOZ

Thu, 04/04/19

Walter Wolfman Washington joined us in the studio for our Spring 2019 Membership Drive last week! Check it out below, and show your support for New Orleans community radio by becoming a WWOZ member today.  Read more

Jesse McBride: Piano Night 2019 preview

Thu, 04/04/19

WWOZ Piano Night is returning to House of Blues Monday, April 29! As the city’s premier event celebrating the great pianists of New Orleans, this year’s Piano Night is the 31st annual event raising funds for WWOZ. Tickets for the event at House of Blues are available now.  ... Read more

Under the tree: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Thu, 04/04/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Shade seekers on April 9, 1978. Photo by Burt Steel, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, ... Read more

Boyfriend: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Wed, 04/03/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Boyfriend performs at Jazz Fest on May 5, 2018. Photo by Leon Morris. See her again this year on Thursday, April 25, on the Gentilly Stage from 4:05-5:05p. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Ke... Read more

Lightnin' Hopkins: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Tue, 04/02/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Lightnin' Hopkins on Stage 3 on April 9, 1978. Photo by Burt Steel, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz ... Read more

James Singleton: Jazz Fest Flashback

Mon, 04/01/19

In this WWOZ Jazz Fest Flashback, James Singleton recalls playing a rainy set with Jon Cleary on the Gentilly Stage, only to come off and be greeted by a magically dry Dr. John.  Read more

Trombone Shorty: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Mon, 04/01/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Trombone Shorty will close out the Acura Stage again this year with The Nevilles, on Sunday, May 5! Photo by Jamell Tate. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz... Read more

Eternally: The Story of the Swallows

Sun, 03/31/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Tune in Tuesday, April 2, 7-10p, as host Neil Pellegrin does a special presentation on the Swallows, one of Baltimore's premier R&B vocal groups. We'll hear their story as told by lead singer, Eddie Rich, who Neil had the pleasure of interviewing in May of last year.  At 88... Read more

Young Men Olympians: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sun, 03/31/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Young Men Olympians parades at the Fairgrounds on April 9, 1978. Photo by Burt Steel, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here... Read more

Norman Dixon, Jr.: Jazz Fest Flashback

Sun, 03/31/19

In this WWOZ Jazz Fest Flashback, parade coordinator Norman Dixon, Jr. shares why Jazz Fest is so important to the Social & Pleasure Clubs of the city: Read more