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WWOZ honored with 7 nominations by Press Club of New Orleans for Excellence in Journalism

Wed, 06/15/22

We are proud to share that WWOZ has been honored with seven nominations in five categories by the Press Club of New Orleans for Excellence in Journalism! The nominations encompass media produced and published during the 2021 calendar year. Here are our nominations: Best U... Read more

New video: Flow Tribe f/Ivan Neville 'Keep Pushing'

Sun, 06/12/22

Flow Tribe released a video for their new single, 'Keep Pushing.' This song features Ivan Neville on vocals, electric organ, and acoustic piano. Written during the 2020 pandemic lockdown, Flow Tribe penned lyrics that speak to celebrating life and resisting the urge to let ... Read more

Rhythm Room 06/11/22

36th Annual Creole Tomato Fest

Sun, 06/05/22

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The 36th annual Creole Tomato Fest is happening this weekend at the French Market! The festival features food, drinks, music, Bloody Mary market, tomato eating contests, kids activities, and cooking demos. There are stages and activities in Dutch Alley and The Farmers Marke... Read more

Rhythm Room 06/04/22

Video: The Deslondes 'Dunes'

Tue, 05/31/22

The Deslondes are back with a new album, Ways & Means, and a new single, 'Dunes.' Check out the video for 'Dunes,' written by Deslondes bassist Dan Cutler, below. Ways & Means will be released July 8 on New West Records. Read more

DelFest 2022 opens with a bang!

Sun, 05/29/22

DelFest 2022 day one opens with a bang, but luckily, no splash! With the threat of rain looming all day the 14th DelFest kicked off the with a bang on Friday and the rain held out until midnite for a day one of explosive music. The first highlight of the day was the opening... Read more

Rhythm Room 05/27/22

Ol’ Man River Reports from DelFest

Fri, 05/27/22

Authored by:  Old Man River

I can’t find words to describe my emotions when I arrived to the Allegany County Fairgrounds for the 14th DelFest after 3 long years, but happy, joy and relief come quickly to mind. I chose to arrive several days early as a guest of the DelFest Music Academy, which has  tak... Read more

Video: Oscar Rossignoli at WWOZ Piano Night 2022

Thu, 05/26/22

We are pleased to share Oscar Rossignoli's set from WWOZ Piano Night on May 2, 2022! Oscar was one of the 18 immensely talented pianists who joined us for the 35th annual WWOZ Piano Night at House of Blues just a few weeks ago. Piano Night is our flagship fundraiser and has... Read more