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Why You and I Love Radio

Thu, 10/22/15

Authored by:  Jamie Dell'Apa

I bet every WWOZ listener has a shared ancestry.  Every listener, in every country.  David Remnick of the New Yorker presents it perfectly:  http://current.org/2015/10/david-remnick-radio-is-an-obsession-of-mine/      Read more

New music spotlight: Brent Rose

Tue, 10/20/15

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Saxophonist Brent Rose released his new album, The Unexpected Gift, last month. The ten-track release runs the gamut from contemporary to free jazz, with a couple of welcome stops along the way to play out some more traditional tunes. This is an instrumentalist's album, pa... Read more

Panorama Jazz Band, "Renee" HD

Mon, 10/19/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

The Panorama Jazz Band performs "Renee." Recorded by the WWOZ Video Crew at Basin St Station on March 26, 2015.  Check out our playlist WWOZ Basin Street Station for more. Read more

New music spotlight: John Ellis & Double-Wide

Sat, 10/17/15

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Jazz musician John Ellis doesn't currently live in New Orleans but his new album with band Double-Wide certainly has a most New Orleans-y feel about it. There's no stretch here, given the time Ellis spent living in the city (he currently resides in New York) and the fact th... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 10/17/15

Bobby Rush, "Hoochie Coochie Man" medley

Wed, 10/14/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival happens this weekend in Lafayette Square. At last year's event, Bobby Rush celebrated his 81st birthday with a "Hoochie Coochie Man" medley. The video was recorded in HD with broadcast quality audio by the WWOZ video team. We'll be the... Read more

Marc Stone, "Every Dog Got A Day"

Tue, 10/13/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

The Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival happens this weekend in Lafayette Square. At last year's event, WWOZ's Marc Stone paid tribute to his mentor Eddie Bo by covering the 1960 cut "Every Dog Got His Day." MARC STONE - Every Dog Got A Day from WWOZ New Orleans on Vimeo. Read more

Morning Set Playlist 10/13/15

The Zydepunks Headline Irish Fest: New Orleans

Mon, 10/12/15

Authored by:  Sharon Armstrong

The Zydepunks, New Orleans’ favourite prodigal band, will headline the second annual Irish Fest: New Orleans taking place Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Kingsley House, 1600 Constance Street.  The Zydepunks are Juan Kuffner on vocals and accordion, Denise Bonis and Jose... Read more

New Orleans Film Fest Runs Through Oct 22

Mon, 10/12/15

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The New Orleans Film Festival runs through October 22 in venues throughout the city. Over the years the festival has provided an opportunity for filmmakers to premiere their latest works including full-length features, shorts, documentaries and animation, as well as music videos. Read more