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2019 Louisiana-based Grammy Award nominees

Sat, 12/08/18
The nominations for the 2019 Grammy Awards are out and many Louisiana artists are up to receive big honors. Nominees with Louisiana ties include Cha Wa, PJ Morton, Terence Blanchard, and Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah. PJ Morton is up for best R&B album for Gumbo Unplugged (... Read more

Photo highlights from our 38th birthday celebration

Fri, 12/07/18
Tuesday, December 4 was a very special day at WWOZ-- our 38th birthday! We hope you enjoyed the day of wild programming. We welcomed more than 30 musicians into our studio (the small one!) to perform a song each for the audience. It was a great day full of songs, greetings,... Read more

5 things to know for 12/7 - 12/13

Fri, 12/07/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
1) LUNA Fête is back with a whole new show against the backdrop of Gallier Hall for a 4-night run ending Sunday, December 9. Watch the beauty unfold from Lafayette Square each night starting at 6p.  2) Davell Crawford will be performing at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage F... Read more

Pin a dollar on us for our 38th birthday

Wed, 12/05/18

Watch live video from our in-studio birthday celebration

Sun, 12/02/18

Buku Broux: Busker Blog

Sun, 12/02/18
Our video team was back in the streets (or, more accurately, the square, this time) to talk to the musicians who make their living outdoors in the French Quarter. This time, we talk with Buku Broux.  Read more

Video: Courtney Bryan at Jazz & Heritage Center

Sat, 12/01/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
On Saturday, Dec. 1, we live video streamed from pianist and composer Courtney Bryan's performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation's free concert series. The event was a collaboration with Improvisation: New Orleans’s Gift to the Modern World, A Tricentennial ... Read more

Courtney Bryan live from Jazz & Heritage Center, Sat. 8p

Sat, 12/01/18

Rhythm Room 11/31/18

Sat, 12/01/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     It may sound silly     Gladstone Anderson & Muddies     02:57     It may sound silly - Moodisc LP 2     The Little Wooden Church     Willie Neal Johnson & The Gospel Keynotes.     03:40     The Best of Willie Neal Johnson & The Gospel Keynotes 3     People Get Ready  ... Read more

5 things to know for 11/30 - 12/6

Thu, 11/29/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
1) Join us for the opening reception of the Guardians of the Groove Photo Exhibit at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Gallery (1205 N. Rampart) on Friday from 5-8p! Participating photographers include Kichea S. Burt, Michele Goldfarb, Olivia Greene, Keith Hill, Ryan Hodgson-... Read more

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