The Young Men Olympian, Jr. Benevolent Association held their anniversary parade on September 8 and WWOZ photographer Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee was there to capture the scene. Since their founding in 1884, members would go to a nearby church a few weeks before their annual parad... Read more

--Written by Melissa Milton Bob Murret's record collection has superpowers. It can time travel, transporting you back to the New Orleans of the 1950s and 1960s as Bob, best known as WWOZ’s Rare on the Air, spins them every Wednesday night from 7 to 10 pm. That vinyl colle... Read more

The WWOZ Groove Gala returned to Tableau and Le Petit Theatre on Thursday, September 12! This year's Groove Gala performers included Irma Thomas, Kermit Ruffins, Little Freddie King, Wendell Brunious & Tom Hook, Doreen Ketchens, Gerald French, and DJ Neil Pellegrin. It was ... Read more

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On Friday, September 27, the Queen of Bounce, Big Freedia, is headlining a landmark concert at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans with special guests Ani DiFranco and Leyla McCalla! This event marks the FIRST-EVER mass registration of women for clean economy jobs in U.S. hi... Read more

Louis Michot performed his entire debut solo album, R​ê​ve du Troubadour, at the Music Box Village on May 11, 2024, and WWOZ was there to capture this enchanting performance in its entirety. Michot was joined by musicians Bryan Webre, Jonny Campos, Evan Ceaser, Leyla McCall... Read more

We are very sad to share the news that legendary New Orleans singer, bassist, bandleader, and all-around musician George French has passed at the age of 81. Our thoughts and best wishes go out to his family, his friends, and everyone who knew him. We would like to thank hi... Read more

James Booker grew up splitting time between New Orleans and Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Labor Day weekend, 100 Men Hall, a Black energy center that hosted legendary musicians as part of the Chitlin Circuit, will host the fifth annual Booker Fest, a fundraiser for the hall. ... Read more

We were in the streets with Valley of Silent Men on Sunday, August 25 as they kicked off the 2024-25 second line parading season! Keep up with the schedule and hear straight from the parading club's members each week on WWOZ's Takin' It To The Streets! Read more