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Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Fest 2018 (6/23 - 6/24)

Tue, 05/22/18
"This festival contains the greatest collection of Cajun and zydeco artists for any festival in the city and perhaps the state." -- Charles Laborde, co-host of Lache Pas, the Cajun and zydeco show on WWOZ each Sunday 12-2p The 12th annual edition of the Louisiana Cajun-Zyde... Read more

Ani DiFranco 'Binary'

Tue, 05/22/18
Ani DiFranco's performance at WWOZ last summer was our most-watched live video stream of 2017. Here's one highlight from the set. Ani is accompanied by her daughter Petah and drummer Terence Higgins.  Read more

Treme/7th Ward Arts & Culture Fest 2018 happening Memorial Day weekend

Tue, 05/22/18
The 2018 Treme/7th Ward Arts & Culture Festival returns to the space beneath the Claiborne bridge this Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27. The festival celebrates the history, traditions, and culture of two of the oldest, most notable neighborhoods in the United States. These ... Read more

Video: Toubab Krewe in Studio

Fri, 05/18/18
Authored by David Stafford
Toubab Krewe joined us in the WWOZ Studio to play a set. Check it out below!  Read more

Video: Sync Up - Social Media Strategies

Thu, 05/17/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Yesterday, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents a free Sync Up conference workshop on the topic "Social Media Strategies" and WWOZ was there to live video stream. This event is one in a series of free, monthly workshops for the music industry. Check out the v... Read more

5 things to know for 5/18 - 5/24

Thu, 05/17/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
1) It's Bayou Boogaloo time! Break out the kayaks and float into this 3-day festival along the banks of Bayou St. John (Friday-Sunday). This year's performers include Marc Broussard (pictured; headlining Friday night), Deacon John, Leo Nocentelli & the Funkin' Truth, Paa Ko... Read more

Ol' Man River is going Bluegrass Festing at DelFest & John Hartford Memorial Festival

Tue, 05/15/18
Authored by Old Man River
    Happy festival season to all! Last summer I had the opportunity to attend a number of festivals outside of New Orleans and shared those experiences here. I hope to do the same this summer and I am happy to announce that Memorial Day weekend I will be attending my third ... Read more

Video & photos: Young Audiences on School Groove

Mon, 05/14/18
The students from Young Audiences Charter School in Gretna joined us on the May edition of School Groove, live from the WWOZ studio this afternoon. This young band placed third in the Beginner category at the recent 'Class Got Brass' competition, held by the New Orleans Jaz... Read more

Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses 'Shag'

Mon, 05/14/18
In honor of what would've been Sidney Bechet's 121st birthday (May 14), here's Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses performing his song 'Shag' at Maison last summer. Read more

2018 Bayou Boogaloo: May 18-20

Sun, 05/13/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
The 2018 Midcity Bayou Boogaloo is happening Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20. This year's performers include Marc Broussard, Deacon John, Leo Nocentelli & the Funkin' Truth, Paa Kow, Walter Wolfman Washington & the Roadmasters, and Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes. Fin... Read more

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