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Lazy Lester tribute show, Th. 7-10p

Thu, 08/30/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
DJ Swamp Boogie will celebrate the life, times, and music of Lazy Lester on WWOZ Thursday night, 7-10p. Baton Rouge guitarist and longtime sideman to Lester, Bruce Lamb, will be joining Swamp Boogie in the studio and sharing stories of their time on the road. Listen live ... Read more

2018-19 Jazz & Heritage Concert Series announced

Thu, 08/30/18

SONGS FOR NOLA: A SET FOR AUGUST 29

Wed, 08/29/18
  In remembrance of this day in 2005…   Crescent City Snow, Susan Cowsill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aN2GZSE9ss   We Don’t Fear the Water, Chuck Perkins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DsPn7dLie4   Rebuild, Renew, Nine Lives Cast Recording https://www.youtube.... Read more

Video and photos: Riverdale HS on School Groove

Wed, 08/29/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
The band from Riverdale High School joined host Ron Phillips on the first School Groove of the 2018-19 school year this afternoon! Check out their energetic performance below, and keep showing your support for the young musicians of New Orleans by tuning into School Groove ... Read more

Interview with Eric Waters, author of 'Freedom's Dance'

Wed, 08/29/18
Photographer and author Eric Waters talks about his new book, "Freedom's Dance," including how it all came together, and how the advent of cell phone photographers has changed second line culture and his own photography. Read more

Shout out: Deb Harkins

Mon, 08/27/18
We are pleased to spotlight and thank Deb Harkins, who has served as Chair of WWOZ's Board of Directors for the last two years. Deb joined the OZ board in 2012, and because of her talent, energy and enthusiasm was quickly drafted for many projects. Deb served as Executive E... Read more

Riverdale HS on School Groove, Weds. 1p

Sat, 08/25/18

Lazy Lester w/Lil Buck Sinegal 'They Call Me Lazy'

Sat, 08/25/18
WWOZ was on hand at the Blue Moon Saloon in Lafayette, La. on August 15, 2014 as Lazy Lester hopped onstage with the Lil Buck Sinegal Band to perform 'They Call Me Lazy.' Those harmonica skills!  Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 08/24/18

Sat, 08/25/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     Eastern Rock     The Skatalites     04:36     Return Of The Big Guns 2     Far Celestial Shores     Mavis Staples     02:55     One True Vine 3     Higher And Higher     Queen Esther Marrow     03:47     feat. The Harlem Gospel Singers 4     Tears Of A Clown (1975)   ... Read more

5 things to know for 8/24 - 8/30

Fri, 08/24/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
1) Krewe of O.A.K. rolls out its "Midsummer Mardi Gras" on Saturday! It all kicks off from the Maple Leaf starting at 7p.  2) The 2018-19 second line season kicks off this Sunday with a parade from The Valley of Silent Men! Get all the info, including route sheets, for this... Read more

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