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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

Olympia Brass Band: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sat, 03/30/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Dejean's Olympia Brass Band parades at the Fairgrounds 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,... Read more

Rhythm Room 03/29/19

Sat, 03/30/19
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     Shaft In Africa (Addis)     Johnny Pate     03:04     Shaft In Africa 2     A Fool Can't See The Light     O.V. Wright     02:48     The Complete O.V.Wright on HI Records Vol.1 3     6. Look At Yourself     Meditation Singers     02:45     Change Is Gonna Come 4     N... Read more

Video: Waterseed at WWOZ

Fri, 03/29/19
Waterseed joined us on the New Orleans Music Show with host Michael Dominici for our Spring 2019 Membership Drive this morning! Check it out below, and show your support for New Orleans community radio by becoming a WWOZ member today.  Read more

Dumaine St. Gang: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Fri, 03/29/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Dumaine Street Gang parades at Jazz Fest on April 23, 2016. Photo by Eli Mergel. 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, all year long to see them... Read more

Rachel Lyons: Jazz Fest Flashback

Thu, 03/28/19
In this WWOZ Jazz Fest Flashback, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archivist Rachel Lyons talks about the legacy of Allison Miner and the importance of the Music Heritage Stage at the festival. Read more

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