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Video: Savoy Doucet Cajun Band at Jazz & Heritage Center

Tue, 06/21/22
Here's The Savoy Doucet Cajun Band's set from the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center on Friday, June 10, 2022! This concert was held as a kickoff to the Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival. Read more

Rhythm Room 06/18/22

Sat, 06/18/22
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Things Done Changed El Michels Affair 02:34 Stack The Deck b/w Things Done Changed 2 Dragnet For Jesus Sister Wynona Carr 02:52 Dragnet For Jesus 3 That's What Friends Are For Staple Singers 04:06 Be What You Are 4 Feel Like Jumping Marcia Griffiths 03:36 Studio One Rockers... Read more

Photos: 2022 Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival

Wed, 06/15/22
These are a few photo highlights from the 2022 Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival, held June 11-12 in Armstrong Park! This free festival, presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, celebrates the rich traditions of southwest Louisiana. The combination of rollicki... Read more

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

Sat, 06/11/22
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Hold It Willie Mitchell 02:25 Sunrise Serenade/Hold It!!! Here's Willie Mitchell 2 Believe Ruthie Foster 04:57 Promise Of A Brand New Day 3 Jesus Rhapsody Part I Preacher & The Saints 03:20 Good God! A Gospel Funk Hymnal 4 Bring a Little Water Sylvie The Impressions 03:41 ... Read more

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

Sat, 06/04/22
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 10 Andromeda V3 (Mastered) July 29 2021-p2p copy The Diasonics 03:21 2 Wide River to Cross Mavis Staples 05:09 Carry Me Home 3 Church Get Ready Johnny Ray Daniels 04:09 Whatever You Need 4 Searching For My Love Bobby Moore & The Rhythm Aces 02:29 The Fame Studios Story 1961... Read more

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

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