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Snooks Eaglin and George Porter: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Wed, 10/30/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Snooks Eaglin with George Porter, Jr. in his ear at Jazz Fest 2004. Photo by Leon Morris. 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, all year long to... Read more

Helen Rose: Louisiana Artists Spotlight

Tue, 10/29/19
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

Henry Butler: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Tue, 10/29/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Henry Butler performs at Jazz Fest 2003. Photo by Leon Morris. 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, all year long to see them, plus more celebra... Read more

In Memoriam: Paul Barrere

Mon, 10/28/19
Guitarist, bassist, and vocalist Paul Barrere died on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at the age 71. Paul was best known for his work with Little Feat. The band formed in 1969 but Paul did not join until 1972. In 1973, the group released Dixie Chicken. Little Feat's work through... Read more

Bonnie Raitt: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Mon, 10/28/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Bonnie Raitt performs at Jazz Fest in 2002. Photo by Black Mold. 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, all year long to see them, plus more celeb... Read more

Interview: Designer Henri Devezin

Sun, 10/27/19
This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Action Jackson sits down with Designer Henri Devezin to discuss his designs and work for New Orleans social aid & pleasure clubs. They also discuss his love of designing, how he got involved in the community, particularly Undefeated Di... Read more

Jazz Fest Crafts Applications open, due 12/2

Sun, 10/27/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Call for entries! The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is accepting craft applications for the 2020 event, happening April 23-May 3. The Festival will once again showcase three unique craft areas: Congo Square African Marketplace: features unique, handcrafted artwork th... Read more

Max Roach: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sun, 10/27/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Max Roach performs at Jazz Fest in 2001. Photo by Black Mold. 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, all year long to see them, plus more celebrat... Read more

Nicholas Payton: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sat, 10/26/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Nicholas Payton holds his son at Jazz Fest in 2000. Photo by Black Mold. 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, all year long to see them, plus mo... Read more

KNON Dallas/Fort Worth community radio needs your support

Fri, 10/25/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
After Katrina, community radio stations from all over the country pulled together to support WWOZ in our time of need. WWOZ salutes this group of stations — now affectionately called the "Katrina Network" — for embodying the true spirit of community radio, as well as the n... Read more

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