The Year I Learned to Love the Children's Village
05/06/2008 04:22 PM
Intrepid local blogger and mother Liprap expounds on the evolution of the Children's Village from one tent to the array of activities available now, and how the area has become a social and conversational melting pot. This excerpt is my... (more)
What WWOZ Means To Me: GiO
05/08/2008 09:27 AM
Even after spending hour upon hour working with Dr. Bob during the Fest, the lovely and talented GiO took the time to bring her perspective to our ongoing series: As a former (and hopefully again) radio talk show host on... (more)
Grupo Fantasma - Sunday Morning Highlight
05/04/2008 02:29 PM
We got our Sunday started moving and shaking with Grupo Fantasma from Austin, Texas. This is definitely one of *the* Latin groups to be watching out for as they keep innovating on top of the deeply rooted cumbia, salsa, funk... (more)
Bamboula 2000 and The Imagination Tour Visit the Kid's Tent
05/04/2008 02:43 PM
Bamboula 2000 brought its Imagination Tour to the Kids' Tent of the Jazz and Heritage Festival Saturday afternoon. Bamboula members Luther Gray, Jamilah Peters-Muhammad, Torrence Taylor, Giselle Nakhid, and Gwendolyn Richardson welcomed the Ashé Drum Circle as their special guests.... (more)
A New Generation of Brass Bands on the Horizon
05/04/2008 01:32 PM
Photo by Marie BowerYoung Traditional New Orleans Brass Band Photo by Marie BowerYoung Traditional New Orleans Brass Band Photo by Marie BowerYoung Traditional New Orleans Brass Band Photo by Marie BowerYoung Traditional New Orleans Brass Band... (more)
Lost Bayou Ramblers at the Fais Do Do Stage
05/04/2008 12:31 PM
The Lost Bayou Ramblers kicked off the final day on the Fais Do Do Stage this morning. They will be doing a tribute to the Hackberry Ramblers at 4:50 this evening on the Lagniappe Stage. I will be interviewing them... (more)
The Fest: Is It No Longer For The Locals?
05/04/2008 12:34 PM
One of the most frequent topics to come up within my earshot during this Fest is the doubling of the ticket prices over the last four years and the way that many locals feel "priced out" of the Fest this... (more)
From The Neighborhood
05/04/2008 12:35 PM
While many locals are unable to make the Fest due to the ticket prices ($50/day), some are unable to make it because they are mired in rubble. One local blogger is finishing up his home so that he can move... (more)
What WWOZ Means To Me: Mark Folse, NOLA Blogger
05/04/2008 12:36 PM
In our latest answer to the "OZ Significance Question," Mark Folse of Toulouse Street eloquently quantifies the what and why of the station's significance to New Orleanians everywhere.... (more)
Spillover
05/04/2008 12:37 PM
Jazz Fest — it's not just the Fairgrounds, never has been. One of the magnificent things about Jazz Fest time is the plethora of shows and jam session that happen outside of the main site.... (more)
Heritage and Nostalgia
05/04/2008 12:39 PM
This morning a noted local photographer who goes by the handle NOLAVOX has posted a thank you to Walter and to Jerry B., the two guys who started WWOZ all those years ago.... (more)
The Spirit of Max Roach
05/03/2008 09:21 PM
Photo by Jacques MorialHerlin Riley and Shannon Powell Photo by Jacques MorialHerlin Riley Three of New Orleans' most popular virtuosos of jazz percussion joined together in the WWOZ Jazz Tent for a tribute to the legendary composer, drummer and percussionist... (more)
What WWOZ Means: Dr. Pinkerton Speaks
05/04/2008 12:40 PM
Here is our latest answer to our question, a missive from Lewis D'Aubin. If you are a fan of New Orleans culture you must know about Morgus the Magnificent.... (more)
Come on Out to the Fest
05/03/2008 01:53 PM
THE RAIN IS GONE!!!!!!!!! If you had any doubts about coming out to the Fest today, set them aside and go on out. There is mud on the ground, so choose appropriate footwear and slosh on through with the rest... (more)
Feels Like The First Time
05/03/2008 01:41 PM
My lovely wife and house guest enjoy their Mango Freeze, spiked with champagne, at the Soul Rebels on Saturday afternoon. Our house guest Kelly has been coming to New Orleans for Mardi Gras since 1999 and marches in the... (more)
