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Video: Warren Battiste

Wed, 03/22/17
Authored by Carrie Booher
A true treat in the studio this morning as we welcomed 91-years young Warren Battiste in to perform on Fresh Fig Jam with host Olivia Greene. It is not everyday we get to share a living luminary such as Mr. Battiste with our audience, live and in-person! Check out his perfo... Read more

Debbie Davis + Josh Paxton at 'OZ

Wed, 03/22/17
Authored by Carrie Booher
Debbie Davis and Josh Paxton came in to perform on the Kitchen Sink with host David Kunian last night in support of our Spring Pledge Drive! Check out their performance below and become a member today. Read more

Video: Creole String Beans

Tue, 03/21/17
Authored by Carrie Booher
The Creole String Beans were in the studio tonight to rock'n'roll on the 1950s R&B show with host Neil Pellegrin and longtime 'OZ favorite Jivin' Gene! Check out their performance below and become a member today.  Read more

Jimmy Robinson at 'OZ

Tue, 03/21/17
Authored by Carrie Booher
Jimmy Robinson joined us on the Soul Serenade this afternoon to show his support for New Orleans community radio on Day 8 of our Spring Pledge Drive! Check out his performance below and become a member today!  Read more

Video: Jayna Morgan & the Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band

Tue, 03/21/17
Authored by Carrie Booher
Our studio was sounding sweet this morning with the sounds of Jayna Morgan & the Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band! Check out their performance below, including touching individual tributes on the myriad of ways WWOZ has contributed to each musician's career and livelihood in New O... Read more

Quiana Lynell at 'OZ

Mon, 03/20/17
Authored by Carrie Booher
Quiana Lynell was feeling it as soon as she walked into WWOZ this afternoon and we were feeling her and her band! Check out this impassioned performance from today's edition of Jazz From The French Market with host Maryse Dejean.  Check out their performance below and supp... Read more

Video: Walter Wolfman Washington & the Roadmasters

Mon, 03/20/17
Authored by Carrie Booher
Owwwwooooooooo we got an afternoon treat today with Walter Wolfman Washington & the Roadmasters sitting in on the Blues Eclectic with host Andrew Grafe! Check out their performance below and support the station that brings you more live local music than any other by becomin... Read more

Special ticket offers for members; today only!

Mon, 03/20/17
Authored by Carrie Booher
It's Day 7 of our Spring Pledge Drive and we've got two special ticket offers for new and renewing members! Note: you must call to receive the special offer, it is not valid online. Our pledge line is 1.877.907.6999-- call us up and let us know you want tickets! Today, pl... Read more

Honoring Allison Miner

Mon, 03/20/17
Authored by Carrie Booher
This weekend, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Archive and NOLA 4 Women are collaborating on a two-day event honoring the late Allison Miner at the George & Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center (1205 N. Rampart). The events are part of a multi-organization effort spe... Read more

Dinosaurchestra live at 'OZ this morning

Mon, 03/20/17
Authored by Carrie Booher
Dinosaurchestra got our Monday kicked off right with some great traditional jazz on the morning show with host Dan Meyer on Day 7 of our Spring Pledge Drive. Check out their performance below and help us keep the flame alive by donating today!  You can also check out other... Read more

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