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Food Area I in 1987: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Thu, 01/31/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Food has been a major draw at Jazz Fest from the beginning. Here's a shot of Food Area I 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... Read more

Sally Young: Jazz Fest at 50 Flashback

Wed, 01/30/19
WWOZ show host Sally Young has long been connected to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. She began volunteering with the festival as a teenager. One of her duties was driving artists-- listen in to hear her wild story of bringing Lightnin' Hopkins to the Fairgrounds. Read more

John Boutte: Opening the Vaults for Jazz Fest at 50

Wed, 01/30/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
This very emotional set in the first post-Katrina Jazz Fest has been called a high point in the entire history of the festival. Read more

Perfect Gentlemen on Congo Square Stage: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Wed, 01/30/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Perfect Gentlemen onstage with Batiste Fathers and Sons on Day 1 of Jazz Fest 2018. Photo by Michael E. McAndrew. 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 5... Read more

French Quarter Fest 2019 Lineup Announced

Tue, 01/29/19
The music lineup for the 2019 French Quarter Festival is out! This year's festival is April 11-14 at stages throughout the French Quarter. See frenchquarterfest.org for full information about the music, food, kids activities, and other offerings.  Day-by-day lineup is belo... Read more

WWOZ Mango Freeze: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Tue, 01/29/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
WWOZ began selling Mango Freeze at Jazz Fest in 1994 and it quickly became a Fest staple. It's not only good, it's good for your music: Mango Freeze generates revenue that helps WWOZ bring New Orleans music to the universe. Find out more about the story behind our delicious... Read more

James Booker: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Mon, 01/28/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
James Booker at Jazz Fest, ca. 1983. Photo by Ice Cube Slim, 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 ... Read more

Congo Square Rhythms Fest: March 30-31, 2019

Sun, 01/27/19
Mardi Gras Indians, African dance, dance, brass bands, luscious jazz, soul-funk, Garifuna music from Honduras and West African highlife – all these are in store for music fans at the 12th annual Congo Square Rhythms Festival, presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fou... Read more

What's a little rain?: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sun, 01/27/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Making the most of the rain near the Acura Stage on Day 7 of Jazz Fest 2016. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee. 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

Loretta Harrison: Jazz Fest at 50 Flashback

Sat, 01/26/19
Loretta Harrison, founder and owner of Loretta's Authentic Pralines, talks about being a food vendor at Jazz Fest for over 40 years and how deeply the festival has impacted her life. This feature is part of WWOZ's Jazz Fest at 50 Flashback series.  Read more

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