Can we make it two? Last year, New Orleans' own Tank & the Bangas won NPR's big Tiny Desk Contest and we know there's another New Orleans artist out there with the moxie and desire to win this year!  The contest is open to unsigned musicians from all genres. In order to app... Read more

Festival International de Louisiane announced their 2018 lineup yesterday. This year's roster includes talent from more than 20 countries and regions, featuring local Louisiana artists alongside international musicians. The festival will take place April 25-29 in Lafayette.... Read more

We welcomed local pianist Z2 on the Wednesday edition of the New Orleans Music Show this week. Check out the performance below!  Read more

Champion Jack Dupree is in fine form in this set recorded in 1969. These 27 minutes are part of a longer performance. For more, be sure to check out the links at the bottom.  Read more

1) Live broadcasts coming up! On Tuesday, February 27, the students from KIPP Believe Jazz Band will come to WWOZ for the February edition of School Groove. Hear these talented young people around noon. And on Wednesday, February 28, we'll be welcoming Rebirth Brass Band in... Read more

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Remembering the late, great Ernie K-Doe on his birthday! He would've been 85 today. Burn K-Doe Burn!!! Listen to a clip from his 1980s WWOZ show below.  Read more

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