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Tunes for Toys, Th. Dec. 21

Thu, 12/21/17

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The Trombone Shorty Foundation, the Gia Malone Prima Foundation, and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation will host the annual Tunes for Toys, a toy drive and concert at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz and Heritage Center (1225 N. Rampart Street) on Thursday, December ... Read more

Exhibit: Revealing Mardi Gras Indians, Beaded Art of a Hidden Culture

Wed, 12/20/17

Authored by:  David Stafford

The images in the gallery below are from "Revealing Mardi Gras Indians, Beaded Art of a Hidden Culture" at The Golden Triangle in Chicago, an exhibit that celebrates the spectacular artistry of the Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans. The exhibition displays colorfully beaded... Read more

Best of 'OZ 2017: Latinos in New Orleans

Tue, 12/19/17

We're featuring WWOZ's top videos of 2017! In this one, we take a look at the long history of Latinos in New Orleans, including the original "Spanish Quarter," exploited laborers who rebuilt the city after Katrina, and music by those who live in the city today. For more fr... Read more

Best of 'OZ 2017: A Night at Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar

Mon, 12/18/17

We're featuring WWOZ's top videos of 2017! This short video is a tribute to Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar, which closed in April 2017 after a well-loved 3 1/2 year run. The video was filmed on August 15, 2016 at one of James Andrews' regular Monday night shows. A number of Baby Dolls... Read more

Best of 'OZ 2017: Kristin Diable

Sat, 12/16/17

We're featuring WWOZ's top videos of 2017! This one is from Kristin Diable's March 29 performance at Wednesdays in the Square, hosted by YLC New Orleans. We broadcasted and video streamed live from that week's concert, which also featured a rocking performance from Marc Bro... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 12/15//17

Best of 'OZ 2017: Quiana Lynell 'Hip Shakin' Mama'

Wed, 12/13/17

Over the coming weeks, we're featuring WWOZ's top videos of 2017! This one is from Quiana Lynell's in-studio performance on March 20, 2017 during our Spring Pledge Drive. We have more live performances in our studio during our pledge drives than any other time of year and w... Read more

Best of 'OZ 2017: Black Magic Drumline at the Music Box

Mon, 12/11/17

Over the coming weeks, we're featuring WWOZ's top videos of 2017! This one features Xavier University's Black Magic Drumline from their appearance with Tank & the Bangas at the Music Box. The Music Box Village is a sound art installation/performance venue unlike any other i... Read more

Best of 'OZ 2017: Barkus

Sun, 12/10/17

Over the coming weeks, we're featuring WWOZ's top videos of 2017! The Krewe of Barkus, Mardi Gras for dogs, rolled through the French Quarter on February 19 and WWOZ was on hand to capture some of the treats and best doggone costumes you'll see anywhere in the world. Woof w... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 12/08//17