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Interview with Eric Waters, author of 'Freedom's Dance'

Wed, 08/29/18

Photographer and author Eric Waters talks about his new book, "Freedom's Dance," including how it all came together, and how the advent of cell phone photographers has changed second line culture and his own photography. Read more

Shout out: Deb Harkins

Mon, 08/27/18

We are pleased to spotlight and thank Deb Harkins, who has served as Chair of WWOZ's Board of Directors for the last two years. Deb joined the OZ board in 2012, and because of her talent, energy and enthusiasm was quickly drafted for many projects. Deb served as Executive E... Read more

Riverdale HS on School Groove, Weds. 1p

Sat, 08/25/18

WWOZ was on hand at the Blue Moon Saloon in Lafayette, La. on August 15, 2014 as Lazy Lester hopped onstage with the Lil Buck Sinegal Band to perform 'They Call Me Lazy.' Those harmonica skills! Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 08/24/18

Sat, 08/25/18

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Eastern Rock The Skatalites 04:36 Return Of The Big Guns 2 Far Celestial Shores Mavis Staples 02:55 One True Vine 3 Higher And Higher Queen Esther Marrow 03:47 feat. The Harlem Gospel Singers 4 Tears Of A Clown (1975) ... Read more

5 things to know for 8/24 - 8/30

Fri, 08/24/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

1) Krewe of O.A.K. rolls out its "Midsummer Mardi Gras" on Saturday! It all kicks off from the Maple Leaf starting at 7p. 2) The 2018-19 second line season kicks off this Sunday with a parade from The Valley of Silent Men! Get all the info, including route sheets, for this... Read more

In Memoriam: Leslie "Lazy Lester" Johnson

Thu, 08/23/18

Leslie Johnson, better known as Lazy Lester, passed away Wednesday, August 22 at the age of 85 after a battle with stomach cancer. He was a wonderfully gifted blues musician and performer who is widely known as a pioneer of the swamp-blues genre. Lazy Lester was born June... Read more

Valley of Silent Men Second Line Parade Sunday

Wed, 08/22/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Strange Roux joined Big D on Sittin' At The Crossroads this afternoon! Check out their performance below. Songs: 1. Got You Runnin' 2. Helpless 3. Love Is Gone Jason Kareores - guitar Matt Schmitt - bass Cody Lee - guitar Jamie Hill - vocals Chris O'Guinn - drums Chris ... Read more