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In Memoriam: Joe Clay

Tue, 09/27/16

"Father of rockabilly" and Harvey native Joe Clay passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Monday, September 26, 2016. Clay was born Claiborne Joseph Cheramie in 1939 but it was under his stage name that he rose to prominence with hits like 'Ducktail,' 'Sixteen Ch... Read more

New music spotlight: New Orleans Suspects

Tue, 09/27/16

The New Orleans Suspects are a local five piece that formed in 2009 at the Maple Leaf. The five men who make up the Suspects have an impressively vast experience in New Orleans music, including time spent onstage and in the studio with the likes of the Neville Brothers, Jam... Read more

Live on 'OZ this morning: Kris Tokarski

Tue, 09/27/16

Mon, 09/26/16

Mike 'Soulman' Baptiste really gets behind the song popularized by Sam & Dave, 'Soul Man,' at the 2015 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest. The 2016 Blues & BBQ Festival will be happening October 14-16 in Lafayette Square. You can also listen live on WWOZ! Read more

In Memoriam: Buckwheat Zydeco

Sat, 09/24/16

Stanley “Buckwheat” Dural Jr. passed away early on Saturday, September 24 at the age of 68. Dural rose to prominence as the leader of Buckwheat Zydeco, becoming synonymous with the band's name as he brought Louisiana zydeco music to an international audience. He performed t... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 09/23/16

Sat, 09/24/16

1 Aw' Mercy Booker T. & The MGs 02:39 Soul Dressing 2016/9/23 22:00:06 2 Time Will Tell Bunny Wailer 03:41 Retrospective 2016/9/23 22:02:52 3 Let It Shine Al Green 03:17 The Immortal Soul of Al Green - (Disc 4)=P&K 2016/9/23 22:06:26 4 You Turned Out The Light... Read more

Brass Passes for Jazz Fest 2017 on sale now

Fri, 09/23/16

Authored by: Carrie Booher

1) Lots of live music coming your way on WWOZ this weekend and next week! Today around 11:30, catch Sam Price & the True Believers on the New Orleans Music Show. Tomorrow around noon, hear a preview of Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca's free show at the George & Joyce Wein New... Read more