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New video from Michot's Melody Makers 'La lune est croche'

Mon, 11/12/18
Check out the new video from Michot's Melody Makers for 'La lune est croche,' off their debut album Blood Moon. Lots to come for this group that features members of Lost Bayou Ramblers, including an album release party at Saturn Bar on Saturday, November 24.  Read more

Mahalia Jackson: Tricentennial Music Moment

Sun, 11/11/18
Mahalia Jackson was born in New Orleans, and grew up singing in church, at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in the Black Pearl neighborhood uptown. As a teenager she left the city, but her remarkable voice will be forever woven into its music and history. Read more

Sun Ra Arkestra at Music Box Village Nov. 16 and 17

Sat, 11/10/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Join us on Friday, November 16 and Saturday, November 17 as we present the Sun Ra Arkestra in partnership with The Music Box Village!  This is the first time the Arkestra has been in New Orleans in 15 years and they're sure to put on an out-of-this-world show at this venue ... Read more

Video: Bobby Rush 'Ain't She Fine'

Sat, 11/10/18
Happy birthday, Bobby Rush! The king of the chitlin' circuit is 85 years old today, and as good as ever. Here's his performance of 'Ain't She Fine,' captured by WWOZ at Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest in 2014. Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 11/09/18

Sat, 11/10/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     The Cat     Calvin Owens     02:21     Rare Funk Vol 5-Afro Funk 2     1 - Four And Twenty Elders copy     O.V. Wright & The Luckett Brothers     03:10     4 & 20 Elders 3     Let It Be     Bill Withers     02:36     Just As I Am 4     Another Time     arthur alexander... Read more

Jazz Fest adds 8th day for 50th anniversary

Fri, 11/09/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Jazz Fest is gaining a day this year! EIGHT days of fun, music, and food will be happening at the Fairgrounds for the festival's 50th anniversary. The festival will start on Thursday, April 25. The new day is "Locals Thursday," and anyone with a valid Louisiana ID can purch... Read more

5 things to know for 11/9 - 11/15

Fri, 11/09/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
1) Oak St. Po Boy Fest is happening Sunday from 10a-6p! Over 30 vendors will be serving up delicious po boys. See the menu here. 15 bands will perform on 4 stages, including George Porter Trio, Soul Brass Band, and Sam Price & the True Believers. 2) InFringe Fest is runnin... Read more

Interview with Janice Kimble of Treme Baby Dolls

Mon, 11/05/18
WWOZ's Action Jackson sat down with Janice Kimble of the Treme Baby Dolls for the latest Takin' It To The Streets interview. Listen in to hear her take on why she participates in the tradition, what's so important about the Baby Dolls, and what the Treme Baby Dolls are doin... Read more

Video: 5th Ward Weebie 'Let Me Find Out (VOTE!)'

Sun, 11/04/18
It's an important election this Tuesday, November 6, and 5th Ward Weebie's got a message for you-- use your vote! Voter turnout for Louisiana elections has been in decline for more than 3 decades, with last year's election getting less than 13% voter turnout. Get to the pol... Read more

Video: George French Band at Jazz & Heritage Center

Sat, 11/03/18
WWOZ was on hand to live video stream from the George French Band's set at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Center on Saturday, October 27, 2018! Check it out below. This was part of the Jazz & Heritage Foundation's free concert series.  Read more

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