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In Memoriam: Chris Strachwitz

Sat, 05/06/23
Arhoolie Records founder Chris Strachwitz died Friday, May 5 at his Marin County assisted care living facility from complications with congestive heart failure, the Arhoolie Foundation announced today. He was 91 years old. German-born Strachwitz went from an enthusiastic am... Read more

Photos: Jazz Fest 2023 second weekend

Sat, 05/06/23
Just a few photo highlights from the second weekend of Jazz Fest 2023! More photos to come as the festival continues. Special thanks to our volunteer photographers, Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, Louis Crispino, Michele Goldfarb, Bill Sasser, Demian Roberts, Tom Pumphret, MJ Mastro... Read more

Photos: WWOZ Piano Night 2023

Wed, 05/03/23
Check out these wonderful pictures from a sold out WWOZ Piano Night on Monday, May 1, 2023 at House of Blues! Thank you to everyone who came out to support WWOZ at our flagship annual fundraiser. Very special thanks to our volunteer photographers Marc PoKempner, Sarah Kehoe... Read more

Celebrating Arhoolie Records on WWOZ & at Jazz Fest

Mon, 05/01/23
Authored by Carrie Booher
WWOZ and Jazz Fest are celebrating Arhoolie Records this week! Both 'OZ and the festival have a long association with Arhoolie. This weekend, check out the photo exhibit in Grandstand at Jazz Fest highlighting the work of Arhoolie Records founder Chris Scrachwitz. On Frida... Read more

Photos: Jazz Fest 2023 first weekend

Sat, 04/29/23
Just a few photo highlights from the first weekend of Jazz Fest 2023! More photos to come as the festival continues. Special thanks to our volunteer photographers, Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, Michele Goldfarb, Louis Crispino, Bill Sasser, Demian Roberts, Tom Pumphret, MJ Mastrog... Read more

Support WWOZ on Give NOLA Day!

Fri, 04/28/23

WWOZ picks for Jazz Fest 2023

Fri, 04/28/23
Authored by Carrie Booher
It can be a challenge to choose who to see or what to eat with so many amazing options at Jazz Fest and in New Orleans! Whether you're new to the Fest or just looking for something new, WWOZ's show hosts have some recommendations on how to feed your mind, soul, and body ove... Read more

Music, crafts, and food lineup for Jazz Fest 2023

Tue, 04/25/23

Sober space available at Jazz Fest 2023

Tue, 04/25/23
Authored by Carrie Booher
For the first time, 1 Million Strong will partner with Jazz Fest to include a free, sober-supportive space at the festival for attendees to cool down, recharge, and enjoy the music of Jazz Fest and alcohol-free cocktails in a relaxing environment.  "Having 1 Million Strong... Read more

'OZilians at & around Jazz Fest 2023

Mon, 04/24/23
WWOZ's show hosts and volunteers are a talented group of people! Lots of us will be appearing at Jazz Fest, the days between, or nighttime shows around the city. Check out where you can catch these WWOZ folks during the next couple weeks below! Derrick Freeman (sub) Satur... Read more

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