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Murf's show recap 6.10.24

Mon, 06/10/24

Hello Guardians of the Groove, I have been wanting to do this for awhile, recapping my show, so I do not forget any awesomeness that may have happened. I started with a tribute to Dr. John. The good doctor passed away June 6th 2019 and I missed last Thursday so I settle... Read more

An Oasis in the Bayous

Mon, 06/10/24

--Written by Melissa Milton Twice a week, on Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings, the leader of the Original Tuxedo Band, drummer Gerald French, cozies up to the microphone in the WWOZ studio and brings us, as he says, "more platter, less chatter." If you’re tuning in ... Read more

Thank you, Mary Cornelius

Fri, 06/07/24

WWOZ is deeply grateful for the generous bequest left by Guardian of the Groove Mary Cornelius, Ph.D., who passed away in December following a long illness. Mary spent her professional career finding ways to naturally control pests like termites without harming the planet.... Read more

Video: Bob Dylan Tribute on his 83rd birthday

Tue, 05/28/24

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Happy birthday, Bob Dylan!!! On his 83rd birthday (Friday, May 24, 2024), WWOZ video streamed live from the Bob Dylan tribute show at the Broadside. Check out the full show in the player above! Performers include Brian Stoltz, Papa Mali, Johnny Sansone, Alex McMurray, Bil... Read more

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Rolls Out Staggered Grant Program; Starts with Education Grants for Schools and Nonprofit Organizations

Thu, 05/23/24

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is excited to announce the opening of its Community Partnership Grant program. The Foundation begins its grant application season with a staggered opening date. Open today are the Education In-School and Education After-School cate... Read more

2024 Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Fest: May 31-June 1

Tue, 05/21/24

'OZone Email Newsletter for May 2024

Wed, 05/15/24

Recipe: Summer cocktails

Mon, 05/13/24

This month, we have a pair of refreshing summery cocktail recipes from Lead Bartender Heather Blanchard of The Pool Club at the Virgin Hotels New Orleans, on Baronne near Lafayette in the CBD. Also, something NOLA locals & summer visitors might want to note at the bigging ... Read more

Summer Fun: Festivals & Events 2024

Thu, 05/09/24

"Festival Season" is technically over, but fear not, because there's a whole summer season of music festival fun ahead around south Louisiana. Check out some of the music festivals and other diversions in and around New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana this summer. Just... Read more

Home Is Where The Groove Is

Tue, 05/07/24

Today, on GiveNOLA Day, as WWOZ is packing up and preparing to move to our new home up to the fifth floor of the Jax Brewery buiding, we are reflecting on WWOZ's past, present, and what's to come. Like well seasoned cast iron skillet, WWOZ is what it is today thanks to hun... Read more

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