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French Quarter Fest live broadcast schedule

Sat, 04/07/18

5 things to know for 4/6 - 4/12

Sat, 04/07/18
1) It's a busy weekend in the streets! Chosen Few Traditional Jazz Cultural Parade is happening Saturday at noon, Single Ladies are stepping out for their annual second line on Sunday at 1p, and Downtown Super Sunday is happening starting around 1p. Get all the information,... Read more

Superb Musicians in Tulane and SUNO events this weekend

Sat, 04/07/18
Authored by Maryse Déjean
Tulane and Southern Universities host a gathering of performers who will explore the 'Sound of Freedom' this coming weekend. The line-ups are illustrious for events on Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8.  William and Patricia Parker are visiting from New York City to be... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 04/06/18

Sat, 04/07/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     It's A Man's Man's Man's World     The Fabulous Counts     03:53     Jan Jan 2     I Know I've Been Changed     Leela James     02:06     A Change Is Gonna Come 3     People Get Ready     Al Green     06:26     Greatest Gospel Hits 4     Before The Next Teardop Falls ... Read more

Video: Women of Note at the New Orleans Jazz Museum

Fri, 04/06/18
New Orleans Jazz Museum Music Curator (and WWOZ show host) David Kunian walks us through the museum's fascinating "Women of Note" exhibition. The exhibit highlights the role of women in the evolution of New Orleans Jazz from its beginnings in the early 20th century to today... Read more

Doreen Ketchens live video stream Saturday 8p

Thu, 04/05/18

Sidney Bechet makes his debut: Tricentennial Music Moment

Wed, 04/04/18
Like so many New Orleans musicians, the legendary clarinet and sax player Sidney Bechet followed a family member into a life in music. But Sidney’s musical debut started out at a surprise party -- with more than one surprise. Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for April 2018

Wed, 04/04/18
In the APRIL 2018 Issue of the 'OZone, WWOZ's monthly newsletter: Piano Night Happens April 30 | Coming Soon to the Fair Grounds! | Catch French Quarter Fest on WWOZ | Tricentennial Music Moments: Louis Prima's "Sheik of Araby" | Spring Membership Drive: Thank You! | Pick Up... Read more

Video: Mykia Jovan '16 Shots'

Mon, 04/02/18
Mykia Jovan joined host Derrick Freeman on the New Orleans Music Show last Wednesday for a 3-song performance. Here was her finale, the powerful '16 Shots.'  Read more

Recipes: Crawfish Pasta with Cream Sauce

Mon, 04/02/18
Among the hundreds of foods available at Jazz Fest, one of the perennial favorites is Crawfish Monica. We're loooking forward to eating some at the Fair Grounds again this year. If you can't make it to Jazz Fest, this is a pretty fair substitute. 1 lb dry pasta; rotini is ... Read more

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