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The Closing Slot: Jazz Fest at 50 Time Capsule

Wed, 01/09/19
The closing slot on the final day at Jazz Fest has always been a sacred moment. Days of music, food, and crafts culminate in one high profile set from a quintessential New Orleans artist. Learn more about three of the artists who have held this honored time slot, and how it... Read more

Leroy Jones + special guests, live Th. ~11:30a

Wed, 01/09/19

Documentary Film A Man And His Trumpet: The Leroy Jones Story Wins Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Award

Wed, 01/09/19
The Louisiana Endowment for Humanities announced today that A Man And His Trumpet: The Leroy Jones Story will be the recipient of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Award For Documentary Film for 2019. The film was directed, shot, and edited by San Francisco filmmak... Read more

Joe Lastie's New Orleans Sound: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Wed, 01/09/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Joe Lastie performs with his New Orleans Sound in Economy Hall at Jazz Fest 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee. Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for January 2019

Wed, 01/09/19
In the JANUARY 2019 Issue of the 'OZone, WWOZ's monthly newsletter: Jazz Fest Turns 50 | Danny Barker Fest Live Streams | Film Series: Seeing Music | Our Show Hosts' Favorite Recordings of 2018 | In Memoriam 2018 | Show Host Spotlight: Brian Jones | Volunteer Spotlight: Lint... Read more

Live from Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Fest, Sat. 12p-5p

Wed, 01/09/19

1983 Puppet Show: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Tue, 01/08/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
A puppet show for the kids at Jazz Fest in 1983. Photo by Sandra Russell Clark, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive.  Read more

Recipe: Preserved Lemons

Mon, 01/07/19
Preserved lemons are a great, handy condiment to have on hand. While they are best known as an ingredient in North African tagines, they can give lots of dishes that little something extra. Use them in pasta, sauces, and anywhere else that calls for savory lemon flavor, lik... Read more

Johnny Adams + Walter Wolfman Washington: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Mon, 01/07/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Johnny Adams and Walter Wolfman Washington on Stage 3 in 1982 or 1985. Photo by Ice Cube Slim, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive. Read more

Hugh "Daddy Boy" Williams: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sun, 01/06/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Crafts artist Hugh "Daddy Boy" Williams displays his wares in 1986. Photo by Harold Baquet, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive. Read more

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