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Why WWOZ matters: reflections from Charmaine Neville

Thu, 03/02/23

When I think of WWOZ I think about how great the music is, and how the music WWOZ plays caters to everyone. Anybody and everybody can be a part of WWOZ, and a part of New Orleans that way. It’s that gumbo factor. I can’t tell you enough how much I care about WWOZ and the OZ... Read more

Festival International de Louisiane 2023 lineup announced

Tue, 02/28/23

The Festival International de Louisiane lineup is out! This year's festival takes place April 26-30 in Lafayette. Festival International is a cultural celebration is known around the globe for its bold and diverse music, food, art, and unforgettable experiences. It is the ... Read more

Video: 9th Ward Black Hatchets on Mardi Gras Day 2023

Tue, 02/28/23

Early Mardi Gras morning, the 9th Ward Black Hatchets assembled at the house of Big Chief Dowee Robair where he leads them in the "Indian Red" prayer while introducing, one by one, several Queens (Big and Little), two Spy Boys, two Wild Men, and two Medicine Men. They then ... Read more

Photos: Les Malfacteurs 2023

Sun, 02/19/23

This is Courir de Mardi Gras Les Malfecteurs in Church Point, Louisiana. Thank you to WWOZ volunteer photographer MJ Mastrogiovanni for sharing these photos. Read more

In Memoriam: Huey "Piano" Smith

Tue, 02/14/23

Huey "Piano" Smith, one of the hitmakers of early rock'n'roll and major contributor to the infectious New Orleans R&B sound, died February 13, 2023 in Baton Rouge. His oldest daughter, Acquelyn Donsereaux, confirmed his death and good spirits till the end to Smith's biograp... Read more

Chanteuse: Celebrating New Orleans Women in Music series returns 2/24

Mon, 02/13/23

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is proud to announce the 2023 edition of Chanteuse: Celebrating New Orleans Women in Music, a concert series featuring outstanding women vocalists at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center located at 1225 N. Rampart Stree... Read more

Interview: Merline Kimble and Anita Oubre

Mon, 02/13/23

Hear the interview with Baby Dolls Merline Kimble and Anita Oubre as they discuss rolling with krewedelusion, what it means to be a Baby Doll, the growing popularity of being a Baby Doll and the community it brings and serves, and much more with New Orleans Music Show host ... Read more

Video: Sounds Like Carnival 2023

Mon, 02/13/23

New Orleans has about 100 official and unofficial parades every year during carnival season, as well as special concerts and events. Last weekend, WWOZ's videographer went to seven of these and here are some excerpts of what he saw. The music ranged from New Orleans brass t... Read more

Video: Tasche de la Rocha at WWOZ

Tue, 02/07/23

The lead singer of Tasche & the Psychedelic Roses joined host Michael Dominici in the studio on Thursday, February 2! Check out the performance below. Read more

Louisianans at the 2023 Grammy Awards

Mon, 02/06/23

Congratulations to the 2023 Grammy Award winners-- especially those with ties to Louisiana!  Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story won for Best Music Film. This documentary about the festival was shot during the 50th anniversary of the fest in 2019. Jazz Fest notched another win ... Read more