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Fall 2019 at the Dew Drop Jazz and Social Hall

Sat, 08/10/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
The Dew Drop Jazz & Social Hall in Mandeville launches their Fall 2019 concert season on Saturday, September 14! See the full schedule below: Sep. 14: Mark Mullins Sep. 28: The Big Daddy-O Trio Oct. 12: Roamin' Jasmine Oct. 26: Kenny Neal Nov. 9: Kitt Lough Nov. 23: Tribute ... Read more

Doc Paulin Brass Band: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sat, 08/10/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
The Doc Paulin Brass Band in 1987. 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 pa... Read more

Rhythm Room 08/09/19

Sat, 08/10/19
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Family Affair M.F.S.B. Ft Leon Huff 04:24 Backbeats: Paaaarty Time (Serious Funk From The 70's) 2 Walking in Jerusalem Marc Cohn & Blind Boys of Alabama 03:01 Work to Do 3 king samuel justin hinds & the dominoes 02:03 peace & love 4 You Don't Have Far To Go Candi Staton 04:... Read more

The White Eagles: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Fri, 08/09/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
The White Eagles perform in 1990. 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 pag... Read more

Video: Soul Rebels set at WWOZ

Thu, 08/08/19
The Soul Rebels play in the WWOZ Studio during of Fall 2019 Membership Drive. Read more

Video: Anders Osborne, “One Connection”

Thu, 08/08/19
Osborne plays a new song called “One Connection” for the first time publicly during WWOZ's Fall 2018 Membership Drive. Read more

Video: Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers, "Marie"

Thu, 08/08/19
Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers perform 'Marie' at Kermit's Mother-in-Law Lounge Read more

Video: Shake 'Em Up Jazz Band at WWOZ

Thu, 08/08/19
The Shake 'Em Up Jazz Band performs in the WWOZ studio. Read more

Video: Irma Thomas, "Please Send Me Someone to Love"

Thu, 08/08/19
Irma Thomas sings 'Please Send Me Someone To Love' a Capella on the New Orleans Music Show in March 2016. Read more

Family: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Thu, 08/08/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
A family walks around the Fairgrounds, with the Goodyear blimp visible in the background, in 1981. 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 wi... Read more

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