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A Jazz Journey & A Gospel Journey, Jan. 11 & 12

Sun, 01/07/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

This week, in anticipation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 15, two concerts will be held to honor his lifetime and legacy. On Thursday, January 11, Dillard University will host A Gospel Journey featuring the Dillard University Octet, Xavier University Concert ... Read more

Tricentennial neighborhood grants available

Sun, 01/07/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

The applications for Tricentennial Neighborhood Grants are due Friday, January 19 at 5p. Funded by the 2018 NOLA Foundation, these grants will allow New Orleanians an opportunity to further own the city’s future by distributing 73 grants of $1,000 each to support events or ... Read more

Video: The Session at 'OZ

Sun, 01/07/18

Check out this in studio performance from The Session. They joined host Vin Chary on the Friday afternoon edition of Jazz From The French Market on June 23, 2017. Read more

World Journey 01/06/18

Sat, 01/06/18

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Maman Elise Honoré Avolonto 08:44 Honoré Avolonto 2 Lougarou Combite Creole 06:08 a New York 3 Romantik Tatiana Miath 03:58 Zouk Anthology by Thierry Cham 4 cumbia de luna el combo loco 02:45 the afrosound of... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 01/05/18

Sat, 01/06/18

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Grits And Gravy The Fame Gang 02:41 The Fame Studios Story 1961-1973 2 Reunion Day Gospel Machine 03:52 Your Holy Ghost 3 King Of All Al Green 02:24 The Immortal Soul of Al Green - (Disc 4)=P&K 4 You Better Move On A... Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for January 2018

Fri, 01/05/18

In the JANUARY 2018 Issue of the 'OZone, WWOZ's monthly newsletter: WWOZ's New Director of Content, Dave Ankers | "Closeup: Tank & the Bangas" Worldwide Viewing Party | Our Show Hosts' Favorite Recordings of 2017 | NOLA 300: The Rex Anthem, "If Ever I Cease To Love" | Carniv... Read more

5 things to know for 1/5 - 1/11

Thu, 01/04/18

1) Epiphany! The 2018 Carnival season begins on Saturday with traditional Twelfth Night festivities from Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc, Phunny Phorty Phellows, Society Des Champs Elysee, and more. See this year's full parade schedule here. The first day of the Tricentennial Carniva... Read more

Playlist New Orleans Music Show 1.1.18

Thu, 01/04/18

Hello OZ Groovehounds, Murf here, your friendly neighborhood DJ from the Monday New Orleans Music Show. 2018, the year of the Rad, and in keeping with that idea, I am going to post my playlist from each week's show, in case you missed it or have some questions. I have... Read more

Yvonne Busch: WWOZ New Orleans Tricentennial Music Moment

Thu, 01/04/18

Yvonne Busch was one of the most important and influential New Orleans musicians, even though she was never a household name. A child prodigy and performer, she made a choice to change direction and teach in public schools -- and changed the lives of thousands. Read more

Perfect Gentlemen Second Line Parade, Sun. at noon

Wed, 01/03/18

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