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'OZone Email Newsletter for December 2018

Tue, 12/11/18

Live video from Ellis Marsalis concert, Sat. 8p

Sun, 12/09/18

This month we have three recipes for preparing nuts for the holidays: a very simple procedure for simple Glazed Pecans; a somewhat more complex recipe for spicy-savory peanuts (or almonds, if you prefer); and finally, Cinnamon Pecans, which requires a bit of candy-making te... Read more

New Generation Second Line Parade, Sun. 12p

Sun, 12/09/18

Sat, 12/08/18

This week on Takin' It To The Streets, hear Action Jackson's interview with Big Chief Kito of the Seminole Mardi Gras Indians. Find out why he steps out alone, what it's like coming out of a limousine on St. Joseph's Night, what it was like masking in the 1980s, and much mo... Read more

2019 Louisiana-based Grammy Award nominees

Sat, 12/08/18

The nominations for the 2019 Grammy Awards are out and many Louisiana artists are up to receive big honors. Nominees with Louisiana ties include Cha Wa, PJ Morton, Terence Blanchard, and Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah. PJ Morton is up for best R&B album for Gumbo Unplugged (... Read more

Photo highlights from our 38th birthday celebration

Fri, 12/07/18

Tuesday, December 4 was a very special day at WWOZ-- our 38th birthday! We hope you enjoyed the day of wild programming. We welcomed more than 30 musicians into our studio (the small one!) to perform a song each for the audience. It was a great day full of songs, greetings,... Read more

5 things to know for 12/7 - 12/13

Fri, 12/07/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

1) LUNA Fête is back with a whole new show against the backdrop of Gallier Hall for a 4-night run ending Sunday, December 9. Watch the beauty unfold from Lafayette Square each night starting at 6p. 2) Davell Crawford will be performing at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage F... Read more