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A few words from Charlie B

Sun, 03/13/22
Authored by Charles Burchell
"I've been listening to WWOZ for decades and it keeps getting better and better. WWOZ is truly the sonic signature of New Orleans music and culture. New Orleans' musicians are truly a treasure, and nowhere else can you hear all of the genres that are reflected among all of ... Read more

A few words from DJ Giant

Thu, 03/10/22
Authored by DJ Giant
"I support WWOZ because first of all, I'm a musician. That's number one. I love the music, the culture, and the heritage of my city. It's all on 'OZ! As well as my family. I idolized my uncle, Bob French. He was a big influence on me as a musician, as well as to get involve... Read more

Video: Kevin O'Day & Live Animals at WWOZ, Nov. 2014

Wed, 03/09/22
New Orleans drummer Kevin O'Day has passed. Kevin was a well-known figure in the New Orleans music scene for decades and he performed with many groups including The Single Atom Theory, Kevin O'Day & Live Animals, and Midnite Disturbers. He also owned KODSquared Entertainmen... Read more

Video: Kristin Diable at Jazz & Heritage Center

Mon, 03/07/22
Here's Kristin Diable's set from the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center on Friday, March 5, 2022! This concert was held as part of the "Chanteuse: Celebrating New Orleans Women in Music" concert series.  Read more

Mahmoud Chouki on WWOZ today at 5pm

Mon, 03/07/22
Tune in at 5pm CT today to hear a special broadcast of Mahmoud Chouki's performance at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center from January 22! The band includes Mahmoud Chouki on guitar and oud, Brad Walker on sax, Oscar Rossignoli on piano, Martin Masakowski on ... Read more

Rhythm Room 03/05/22

Sat, 03/05/22
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     cumbia arabe     los átomos de paramonga     03:33     cumbia arabe (obscure psych cumbia gems) 2     01 - Glory Glory     Claudelle Clarke     03:09     God Is A Mountain 3     Morning in America     Durand Jones & The Indications     03:52     American Love Call 4  ... Read more

Video: Doreen Ketchens on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Fri, 03/04/22
While New Orleans was in the streets celebrating Mardi Gras 2022, Doreen Ketchens and her family were lighting up the stage with Cleto & the Cletones on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Check out some of the footage that didn't make it to the air below, via Doreen's YouTube channel.  Read more

Video: Krewe of Red Beans, Feijao, Dead Beans 2022

Thu, 03/03/22
The Krewe of Red Beans rolled with three parades on Lundi Gras. They followed different routes and converged in Treme. Here are a few moments from each! Read more

Our listeners in Ukraine

Mon, 02/28/22
Authored by Carrie Booher
WWOZ broadcasts to New Orleans, but almost a million people around the world check out our internet stream every year. We reach listeners in over 190 countries, which is unusual for a community radio station. We run computer reports sometimes that show us where those stream... Read more

Rhythm Room Mardi Gras 02/19/22

Sat, 02/26/22
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Mardis Gras Mambo Reverend Organdrum 02:44 Hi-Fi Stereo 2 Carnival Baby Square one 04:03 Soca 3 Mardi Gras Rock Bobby Freeman 02:05 Do You Wanna Dance ? 4 No It Ain't My Fault Dejan's Olympia Brass Band 03:59 City of Dreams: A Coll of New Orleans Music 5 I Don't Wanna Go Th... Read more

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