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Nicholas Payton 'The Egyptian Second Line'

Mon, 04/17/17

Check out the first single from Nicholas Payton's latest, Afro-Caribbean Mixtape, a dynamic album that draws from a myriad of influences like modern jazz, funk, hip-hop, and spoken word. You can catch Payton at Jazz Fest on Sunday, May 7 at 4:05p in the WWOZ/Zatarain's Jaz... Read more

Watch Dolores T. Aaron Academy on Cuttin' Class today ~1p

Sun, 04/16/17

Rhythm Room Playlist 04/14/17

Sat, 04/15/17

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Drums A-Go-Go Hollywood Persuaders, The 02:29 Swing For A Crime - 1958-1961 2 Book Of Rules Desmond Dekker 03:06 You Can Get It if you really want 3 Do Your Thing The Marion Gaines Singers 05:39 The Gospel Soul And Funk Of Stax Records ... Read more

5 things to know for 4/14 - 4/20

Fri, 04/14/17

Authored by: Carrie Booher

1) Lots to do across New Orleans on this beautiful Easter weekend. The Pigeon Town Steppers will be holding their annual second line parade on Sunday at 1p. Seal's Class Act will also be hosting their 20th annual Easter parade on Sunday at 1p. Both route sheetes can be foun... Read more

R&B 04 13 17

Thu, 04/13/17

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 You Can't Sit Down - Part Two Phil Upchurch 02:16 You Can't Sit Down 2 Story to Tell Big Joe Turner 02:33 Jumpin' with Joe: The Complete Aladdin & Imperial Recordings 3 Sixteen Tons Bo Diddley 02:29 The Chess Years - Disc 3 of 12 4 ... Read more

Piano Night 2017 Video Announcement

Thu, 04/13/17

Check out Jazz Fest's official poster for 2017! Featuring The Meters, this beautiful artwork was created by artist Francis X. Pavy. It features The Meters with the four original members, Art, George, Leo, and Zig, as they appeared together onstage at Jazz Fest 2015. The J... Read more

Vision Fest 2017

Thu, 04/13/17

An all day multidisciplinary healing arts and music festival to benefit Louisiana Himalayan Association's Clear Vision Program providing free eye care and glasses for Tibetan Refugees. Head liners include Magnetic Ear, Indian classical music with Andrew McLean, ritual p... Read more

Tuba Skinny at Abita Springs Busker Fest

Thu, 04/13/17

WWOZ's video team has been on hand to capture some great performances at the last couple years of the Abita Springs Busker Festival. This year, we'll be live video streaming from the Fest on Sunday, April 23. Check out the 2017 lineup here. Tuba Skinny will perform at 6pm t... Read more