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Louisiana's Broadcaster of the Year: Beth Arroyo Utterback!

Fri, 03/22/24

Congratulations to WWOZ GM Beth Arroyo Utterback for receiving this important honor! The Broadcaster of the Year Award is presented to a radio owner or general/station manager who has, in the opinion of the judges, provided significant contributions and service to the broad... Read more

WWOZ's Beth Arroyo Utterback named Broadcaster of the Year by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters

Fri, 03/22/24

Congratulations to WWOZ GM Beth Arroyo Utterback for receiving this important honor! The Broadcaster of the Year Award is presented to a radio owner or general/station manager who has, in the opinion of the judges, provided significant contributions and service to the broad... Read more

Photos: St. Joseph's Night 2024

Wed, 03/20/24

The Black Masking Indians of New Orleans were in the streets for St. Joseph's Night last night and one of our volunteer photographers, Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, was out to capture some of the striking moments as the Indians donned their elaborate suits of beads and feathers in ... Read more

Video: St. Joseph's Night 2024

Wed, 03/20/24

In the streets for St. Joseph's Night 2024! When the 9th Ward Hunters met up with the 9th Ward Seminoles on Forstall Street in the Lower 9th Ward, their Big Chiefs (Romeo Bougere and Keitoe Jones, respectively) confronted each other, eventually made peace, and then they wen... Read more

Jerry Lenaz, Walking Encyclopedia of the Air Waves

Mon, 03/18/24

--Written by Melissa Milton It’s Friday, and you’re wondering what to do after work, where to meet up with your friends. Or, you’re in town visiting because, you know, New Orleans music, so you tune in to WWOZ and, at the top of every odd hour, one of the station’s most se... Read more

A message from Leo Nocentelli, The Meters lead guitarist and a proud WWOZ Guardian of the Groove

Wed, 03/13/24

I’ve been supporting WWOZ since the beginning. I’ve always felt great about that participation, and the way WWOZ supported the city, starting with local artists, playing their records.  The first real radio support that The Meters had was from WWOZ. I’m old enough to know ... Read more

Terrance Simien, Zydeco Musician and proud member of the 'OZ family, on why you should support WWOZ

Tue, 03/12/24

Why do I support WWOZ? It would be a long explanation because WWOZ is so many things. WWOZ is a radio station totally unique to the culture and the music of Louisiana and of New Orleans. WWOZ has done so much for me and my career, and people like me - other Zydeco musician... Read more

A Note from Mark Landesman, host of The Sunday Morning Jazz Set, Sundays from 6-8:30am

Sat, 03/09/24

Authored by:  Mark Landesman

A Note from Mark Landesman, host of The Sunday Morning Jazz Set, Sundays from 6-8:30am I support WWOZ because music is an integral part of my life and hosting The Sunday Morning Jazz Set is how I express my love of music. I've listened to music all my life, starting when I... Read more

In Memoriam: Oliver "Squirky Man" Hunter, Jr.

Fri, 03/08/24

WWOZ is saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Oliver "Squirky Man" Hunter, Jr. For many years, Oliver was very active in the culture of New Orleans, with the Tambourine and Fan organization and Sudan Social Aid & Pleasure Club, and serving as a Grand Marshal for many ... Read more

I support WWOZ because I cannot imagine life without it

Fri, 03/08/24

Authored by:  Elizabeth Meneray

Have you ever been in your car on a sunny New Orleans Saturday afternoon, and you have your windows down and maybe Yolanda Estrada is doing Tiene Sabor, and the rhythm of the music seems to jive right along with your car, jiggling and jumping along the uneven streets, throu... Read more