Welcome to the WWOZ Blog! This is where 'OZ staff and beloved show hosts post news, thoughts, information, and of course, music.

Click on Read More to see the rest of the post and leave your own comments. Check back daily for new posts and special announcements!

RockyGrass celebrates 54 years of festing

Fri, 07/17/26

Authored by:  Old Man River

   RockyGrass Bluegrass Festival is celebrating its 54th year of bringing bluegrass to the front range of Colorado, July 24-26. Its home since 1992 has been the charming mountain town of Lyons, Colorado, which is known as the “Double Gateway to the Rockies”. The festival, o... Read more

The Sweet Spot

Fri, 07/10/26

Show Host Profile: Mark Landesman   --Written by Melissa Milton   By the time many of us are waking up and having that first cup of coffee on Sunday morning, WWOZ show host Mark Landesman is wrapping up his first volunteer gig for the day and gearing up for his next serv... Read more

test post

In Memoriam: Ronell Johnson

Fri, 07/10/26

WWOZ joins the New Orleans music community in mourning the loss of Ronell Johnson, who passed on June 14, at just 49 years old. A gifted multi-instrumentalist, Ronell carried the spirit of New Orleans music wherever he performed. Best known for his powerful trombone playing... Read more

In Memoriam: James Rivers

Mon, 07/06/26

New Orleans multi-instrumentalist James Rivers has died at the age of 89. Born in 1937 and raised in New Orleans' historic Treme neighborhood, he was renowned for his mastery of the tenor, alto, and soprano saxophone, as well as the flute, harmonica, clarinet, and even bagp... Read more

Slamma Jamma Super Duper July 4 Show with Big Pete

Wed, 07/01/26

Authored by:  Big Pete

Tune in to the "Slamma Jamma Super Duper July 4 Show" with Big Pete this Saturday, July 4, 8-10am as he spins two hours' worth of patriotic jazz as the United States makes 250 years! He'll be featuring all the jazzed-up patriotic songs you've forgotten about over the last c... Read more

TALES OF THE COCKTAIL - 2026 SPARK!

Photos: Ronell Johnson Memorial Second Line

Tue, 06/23/26

A memorial second line for Ronell Johnson was held yesterday, starting at Tuba Fats Square and ending at Preservation Hall. Photographer MJ Mastrogiovanni was on hand to capture these moments from the many who came out to celebrate his life. A Homegoing Service will be hel... Read more

A live performance of 12 songs from a new protest album

Sat, 06/20/26

Authored by:  Old Man River

The idea for this show came to mind as soon as I heard about this new album, A New Orleans Songwriter Protest Song Compilation, which was released last week. The record was produced by Paul Faith, who had the idea of having a bunch of local artists compose new protest songs... Read more

A Sacred Spark

Mon, 06/15/26

Authored by:  Neil Pellegrin

There are times when reality is harder to believe than fiction... and more inspirational.  If you were to hear a tale of a Dominican priest in Hammond, Louisiana who receives royalties for one of the biggest international hits of the early '60s, you might assume that tale w... Read more