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Remembering those we lost in 2018

Sun, 12/30/18
The New Orleans music and cultural communities lost a number of talented and influential individuals in 2018. Here, we remember those who passed away in the last year. Johnny Jackson, Jr., d. January 24 Arthur "Mr. Okra" Robinson, d. February 15 Johnny Vindigni, d. March 5 ... Read more

Rhythm Room Favorite Tracks of 2018 12/28/18

Sat, 12/29/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Bocas Del Dragon Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band 03:10 The Serpent's Mouth 2 Waterfalls Me'Shell NdegéOcello 04:35 Ventriloquism 3 Religion (Live) PJ Morton feat. Lecrae 05:10 Gumbo Unplugged (Live) 4 Fenfo Fatoumata Diawara 04:29 Fenfo (Something to Say) 5 Better Off Dead Jose Ja... Read more

5 things to know for 12/28 - 1/3

Fri, 12/28/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
1) Happy New Year! There are a ton of fantastic and festive New Year's Eve events happening around the city, including Galactic at Tipitina's, Jon Cleary at Chickie Wah Wah, Tuba Skinny and Hot 8 at d.b.a., Rebirth at the Howlin' Wolf, Soul Rebels at Maison, Naughty Profess... Read more

New Year's Eve, Louis Fires A Gun: Tricentennial Music Moment

Wed, 12/26/18
On December 31, 1912, in New Orleans, an 11-year-old boy took his stepfather’s gun without permission, and in all the excitement of New Year’s Eve, he fired six blanks into the air. This impulsive action likely changed the course of music forever. Read more

Rhythm Room 12/21/18

Sat, 12/22/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     Get Down Santa     The Jive Turkeys     03:02     Get Down Santa 7" 2     Peace Will Come     Southern Avenue     04:11     Southern Avenue 3     Bridges Instead Of Walls     Staple Singers     04:01     Be What You Are 4     Bright Soul     Bunny Wailer     04:15    ... Read more

5 things to know for 12/21 - 12/27

Thu, 12/20/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
1) Christmas is on Tuesday and some of our show hosts will be sharing the songs of the season, WWOZ style! Listen live, or check out our New Orleans holiday music playlist on YouTube. Or listen in on our 2-week archive. Sally Young had a festive show on Thursday morning, Mi... Read more

Video: Brother Martin High School on School Groove

Thu, 12/20/18
The Brother Martin High School Stage Band, under the direction of Mr. Chris Bailey, joined host Michael Dominici in the studio for the December edition of School Groove. Check out their performance below-- the future of music in New Orleans is bright!  Read more

Galactic to debut new tracks on Thursday 'Morning Set'

Wed, 12/19/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Tune in around 8am Thursday morning as Galactic's Stanton Moore and Ben Ellman join host Scott Borne live in the studio to talk about their new ownership of legendary New Orleans venue, Tipitina's, plus debut some new tracks from the band's upcoming album. If you missed it... Read more

Video: Sync Up - Basic Financial Literacy for Musicians

Wed, 12/19/18
WWOZ was on hand to live video stream from the latest Sync Up, presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation tonight. Watch the video below for a primer on what every musician should know about how to manage money. Presenters: Jeremy Gelbwaks, management consultan... Read more

Video: MainLine at WWOZ

Wed, 12/19/18
MainLine Brass Band joined us in the studio during the New Orleans Music Show with host George Ingmire this afternoon to drum up some support for their show tomorrow at the Trombone Shorty Foundation's 7th Annual Tunes for Toys event! Tunes for Toys is happening at the Geor... Read more

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