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WWOZ brings together our local, national and international supporters into a distinctive community that celebrates and strengthens the music, musicians, culture and culture bearers of New Orleans.

2018 Jazz & Heritage Festival Lineup Announced

Mon, 01/22/18

NOCCA Jazz Ensemble on School Groove, Wed. 6p

Sun, 01/21/18

Video: Haruka Kikuchi at WWOZ

Sun, 01/21/18
One of the best parts of our membership drives is the plethora of live music we have in the studio. Take a look back at Haruka Kikuchi's performance at WWOZ last October, one of forty performances we had in an 11-day span! Haruka is a New Orleans trombonist by way of Tokyo.... Read more

Watch the WWOZ documentary 'Closeup: Tank & the Bangas'

Sat, 01/20/18
We hosted two worldwide viewing parties on our Facebook page over the weekend! If you missed the party but still want to check out 'Closeup: Tank and the Bangas,' here's your chance.  This WWOZ documentary is in-depth profile of the exciting New Orleans band Tank and the B... Read more

WWOZ wins 'Best Radio Station' in OffBeat Magazine Readers' Poll

Sat, 01/20/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
We're pleased to accept the Award for "Best Radio Station" from OffBeat Magazine's 2017 Best of the Beat Awards! The Best of the Beat Awards celebrates the year’s best musicians, albums, music videos, songs and more. The Best of the Beat Awards will be held January 25, 2018... Read more

Funky Butt Hall: Tricentennial Music Moment

Sat, 01/20/18
In the middle of New Orleans, there’s a green space on Perdido Street, beside Duncan Plaza. No marker, just some parked cars. But about a hundred years ago, it was the site of one of the most important moments in jazz history. Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 01/21/18

Sat, 01/20/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     Get Up (Or Get Out)     Bloodstone     03:26     I Need Time 2     Sermon     Bobbie Gentry     02:37     The Delta Sweete - Local Gentry 3     Magnificent Sanctuary Band     Donny Hathaway     04:26     Donny Hathaway (Self Titled) 4     I Almost Lost My Mind     Ivo... Read more

5 things to know for 1/19 - 1/25

Thu, 01/18/18
1) Join us Friday night or Saturday afternoon for the worldwide viewing parties of 'Closeup: Tank & the Bangas.' This WWOZ documentary is in-depth profile of the exciting New Orleans band Tank and the Bangas as they surge to national prominence. The film pulses with fiery p... Read more

Undefeated Divas Second Line Parade, Sun. at noon

Thu, 01/18/18

Rick Hall

Thu, 01/18/18
  Bring the Soul!! https://open.spotify.com/user/1230390376/playlist/1yOttuwpRhdgvrc4m2XnK7 (this is the Spotify link to a playlist featuring songs recorded at Fame Studios!)   The UK newspaper The Guardian summarized Fame Studio founder Rick Hall's career with these wo... Read more

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