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In Memoriam: Johnny Jackson, Jr.

Sat, 01/27/18
Community leader Johnny Jackson, Jr. passed away Wednesday, January 24 at the age of 74. Jackson was the head of WWOZ's Board of Directors during and following Hurricane Katrina. He also served on the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation's Board from 1975-2013. Jackson ... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 01/26/18

Sat, 01/27/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     Ode To Billy Joe Pt1     Mighty Flea     02:48     45rpm 2     If you're ready come go with     Cynthia Richards     02:41     Here Comes That Feeling Jamaic 3     Gently (Feat. Anthony Hamilton)     Booker T. Jones     03:09     Sound The Alarm 4     You Can Have Her ... Read more

5 things to know for 1/26 - 2/1

Fri, 01/26/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
1) Happy Carnival! Krewe du Vieux and krewedelusion roll in New Orleans on Saturday. KdV's theme this year: "Bienville's Wet Dream." And check out the full 2018 Mardi Gras season parade schedule.  2) Sync Up Conference is going year-round! Attend their event on Wednesday, ... Read more

Ladies & Men of Unity Second Line Parade, Sun. at noon

Thu, 01/25/18

Video: NOCCA Jazz Ensemble at WWOZ

Wed, 01/24/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
We welcomed the students from the NOCCA Jazz Ensemble, led by Mr. Michael Pellera, today for the January episode of School Groove, live from the WWOZ studio. Mr. Pellera is the recipient of OffBeat Magazine's 2018 Lifetime Achievement in Education Award at the Best of the B... Read more

Mardi Gras 2018 Parade Schedule

Tue, 01/23/18

NOCCA Jazz Ensemble on School Groove, Weds. 6p

Tue, 01/23/18

TABASCO the opera

Tue, 01/23/18
'Tabasco,' an opera not performed since the 19th century, has found new life at Le Petit Theatre with the New Orleans Opera Company. Read more

Pete Fountain Says "Yes": Tricentennial Music Moment

Tue, 01/23/18
Pete moved to Los Angeles to appear on "The Lawrence Welk Television Show" from 1957 to 1959. And because 25% of the country watched Lawrence Welk every Saturday night, Pete Fountain was suddenly a star. Read more

King Cake for Everyone!

Tue, 01/23/18
Are you one of those people who just can't seem to get enough King Cake? Eating King Cake ice cream after a day at King Cake Fest leave you wanting even more? If so, chill out: there are any number of ways to get more King Cake into your life this carnival season. For inst... Read more

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