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30 Years with Black Mold

Sun, 11/24/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Black Mold celebrated 30 years on the airwaves at WWOZ just a few days ago!! He joins a handful of our volunteer DJs who have committed hours of their lives to 90.7 FM weekly for three decades or more. Hear his latest two shows from Friday, Nov. 22, now on our 2-week archiv... Read more

Double Dutch: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sun, 11/24/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
This week on our Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day series, we're highlighting the next generation! Kids have always been a part of Jazz Fest, and there's even a dedicated Kids Area and Tent with performances, food, opportunities to create art, and more. Here are members of t... Read more

Allen Toussaint 1980: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sat, 11/23/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Allen Toussaint performs on Stage 4 at Jazz Fest on April 27, 1980. Photo by Laura Fanguy, 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... Read more

Lakou Mizik: Louisiana Artists Spotlight

Sat, 11/23/19
The Folk Alliance International Conference is coming to New Orleans this year and WWOZ is partnering with the good people at the conference to give a special shoutout to the Louisiana-based Official Showcase artists and the work they’re doing to strengthen the arts communit... Read more

Video: Mardi Gras Indian Battle at Congo Square Rhythms Fest 2019

Sat, 11/23/19
Tribes met in Congo Square during this year's Congo Square Rhythms Fest-- check out singing from The Wild Tchoupitoulas, Big Chief Delcour and the Creole Osceolas, and Young Indians of the Nation in this video captured by WWOZ. Read more

Rhythm Room 11/22/19

Sat, 11/23/19
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     Little Booker T     Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio     04:19     Close but No Cigar 2     Stretch Out Down     Elizabeth King and the Gospel Souls     02:25     The D-Vine Spirituals Recordings 3     I Shall Be Released     James Govan     04:09     Wanted: The Fame Recordi... Read more

Clarence "Frogman" Henry: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Fri, 11/22/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Clarence "Frogman" Henry performs on Stage 4 at Jazz Fest in 1980 or 1981. Photo by Laura Fanguy, 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 yo... Read more

Video: Congo Square drum circle

Thu, 11/21/19
Calling on the spirits of the ancestors at the opening drum circle at Congo Square Rhythms Fest last weekend! The drum circle was led by Luther Gray and was open to anyone who wanted to participate.  Read more

Giant crawfish: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Thu, 11/21/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
A giant crawfish on site at the Fairgrounds during Jazz Fest 1980. Photo by Laura Fanguy, 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 ... Read more

Babefest this Sunday

Wed, 11/20/19
Singer/songwriter/activist Ani DiFranco announces the fourth annual Babefest, a festival of music, community and activism taking place Sunday, November 24, 4:30-8p, at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans. This year’s Babefest is a benefit for The Roots of Music, a New Orlean... Read more

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