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In Memoriam: Ike Stubblefield

Mon, 06/21/21

Hammond B3 virtuoso Ike Stubblefield has died at the age of 69, at his home in Georgia. He was a music industry legend with more than 50 years in the business.  Stubblefield began his career in the late 1960s, playing keys for Motown artists like the Four Tops, Martha Reev... Read more

Video: Mia Borders 'Mississippi Rising'

Mon, 06/21/21

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

This is Mia Borders performing 'Mississippi Rising' live at WWOZ on October 7, 2019.  Read more

Rhythm Room 06/18/21

WWOZ honored with 8 nominations by Press Club of New Orleans for Excellence in Journalism

Fri, 06/18/21

We are proud to share that WWOZ has been honored with eight nominations by the Press Club of New Orleans for Excellence in Journalism! The nominations encompass media produced and published during the 2020 calendar year. Here are our nominations: Best Radio Show Jazz Fest... Read more

Video: Vaughan's Lounge, spring 2021

Fri, 06/18/21

The Bywater came alive again this spring. These scenes are from Vaughan's Lounge in March, April, and May 2021! Featured performers include Treme Brass Band, Joly Bmore, James Andrews, Trombone Shorty, and Lulu & the Broadsides. Read more

Video: John Boutte - La Vie en Rose / A Change Is Gonna Come

Thu, 06/17/21

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Here's an excerpt from a John Boutte concert that we streamed live from the New Orleans Jazz Museum on January 15, 2021. This performance was part of the Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Festival. Boutte gives us his take on Edith Piaf and Sam Cooke classics. Read more

Jazz & Heritage Community Partnership Grant applications for 2021-22 due Aug. 13

Wed, 06/16/21

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation - the nonprofit that owns Jazz Fest - is now accepting applications in five categories of the Community Partnership Grants program for the 2021-2022 grant cycle. Since 1979, the Jazz & Heritage Foundation has invested proceeds from... Read more

2021 French Quarter Fest will be a 3-day event, partial lineup announced

Tue, 06/15/21

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

This morning, French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI), the nonprofit organization that produces French Quarter Fest, announced that the 2021 festival will be scaled back one day from their originally planned dates. This year, French Quarter Fest will take place Thursday, Sept... Read more

Happy Pride, New Orleans!

Mon, 06/14/21

New Orleans homes are dressed for Pride Month! Check out these wonderfully creative house floats that commemorate and celebrate the impact lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally. Read more

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