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Video: Guitar Slim, Jr.

Tue, 09/13/16

Guitar Slim, Jr. performs 'Shotgun' in our video of the week! This was recorded on April 11, 2015 at French Quarter Fest. Read more

New music spotlight: Robin Barnes

Tue, 09/13/16

New Orleans songstress Robin Barnes's lastest EP, Songbird Sessions, is a perfect marriage of moving contemporary jazz and soul. Barnes grew up in the Lower 9th Ward amidst a household of musicians with her family's jazz band, The Soul Heirs, and counts Dave Barhtolomew, on... Read more

Flood Relief: Day of Service for South Louisiana

Mon, 09/12/16

Eisenhower Academy Middle School Brass Band on Cuttin' Class Read more

Photo Gallery: Eisenhower Academy on Cuttin' Class

Mon, 09/12/16

Sun, 09/11/16

WWOZ and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation invite you to join us in a Community Day of Service, helping to gut houses for victims of the recent floods in the Baton Rouge area. On Saturday, September 24, we hope to have at least 100 volunteers doing the dirty work ... Read more

A Drop of Lonestar Stout at Irish Fest New Orleans 2016

Sat, 09/10/16

Authored by: Sharon Armstrong

This year marks the third annual Irish Fest New Orleans, which will take place on Saturday, September 17 at the Kingsley House, 1600 Constance St. Headlining the festival this year is singer-songwriter and guitarist Jed Marum who, along with Scottish native Hugh Morrison, m... Read more

5 things to know for 9/9-9/15

Fri, 09/09/16

1) Busy weekend! The fourth annual Downriver Festival will be held Saturday, September 10 at the Old U.S. Mint and French Market, featuring lectures, live music, a photography workshop, walking tours, and culinary demonstrations that celebrate all aspects of the Mississippi... Read more