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Wednesdays at the Square: Spring 2018

Sun, 03/11/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
YLC's Wednesdays at the Square series returns this week with performances from Lost Bayou Ramblers and Mia Borders at Lafayette Square. Each concert runs from 5:30-8:30p. Check out the full schedule for this season below: March 14: Lost Bayou Ramblers, Mia Borders March 21:... Read more

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Sun, 03/11/18

Terence Blanchard's 'Champion: An Opera In Jazz'

Sun, 03/11/18
Terence Blanchard has incredible artistic breadth-- one that's extended by his two-act opera, Champion, showing now at the Mahalia Jackson Theater. It has one remaining performance in New Orleans, today at 2:30p, presented by the New Orleans Opera. Champion is the story of... Read more

Video: Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet at Jazz & Heritage Center

Sun, 03/11/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation was pleased to present the Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet on Saturday night, with two shows at 8 and 9:30p! WWOZ live video streamed from the first set-- check it out below!  Read more

2018 Midcity Bayou Boogaloo lineup announced

Sat, 03/10/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
The Midcity Bayou Boogaloo has announced the lineup for its 13th annual festival, happening May 18-20 along the banks of Bayou St. John. Of note this year: Leo Nocentelli, Marc Broussard, and Deacon John & the Ivories. Each of these artists is making their Bayou Boogaloo de... Read more

Video: Big Chief Alfred Doucette

Sat, 03/10/18
Sitting down with Big Chief Alfred Doucette of the Flaming Arrows as he prepared for Mardi Gras. The Mardi Gras Indians will be in the streets again soon-- Uptown Super Sunday hits Sunday, March 18 and St. Joseph's Night is Monday, March 19. Get the details at WWOZ's Takin'... Read more

In Memoriam: Barbara Gillmor

Sat, 03/10/18
Barbara A. Gillmor passed away on March 3, 2018 at the age of 62. Barbara was a longtime New Orleans enthusiast who moved here in the 1960s. Upon arrival, she knew-- "NOLA Til Ya Die," as she often said. Barbara's flamboyant spirit and soul touched many. She was a dedicated... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 03/09/18

Sat, 03/10/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     Chicken Gumbo     Preston Love     02:08     Preston Love's Omaha Bar-B-Q 2     Sinner's Prayer     Reverend John Wilkins     04:17     You Can't Hurry God 3     I Ain't Raisin' No Sand     Staple Singers     06:30     Be What You Are 4     Baby Love     15 - 16 - 17 ... Read more

Video: Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet 'Offbeat Personality'

Fri, 03/09/18
Here's Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet performing 'Offbeat Personality' at WWOZ in 2014. They will be performing two free shows at the Jazz and Heritage Center on Saturday night. Read more

Keep-N-It Real Second Line Parade, Sun. 1p

Thu, 03/08/18

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