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36 Years of WWOZ

Fri, 12/02/16

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Sunday, December 4 is our birthday! WWOZ first hit the airwaves December 4, 1980 and we haven't slowed down since. Help us celebrate 36 years by taking a look at some of the new services we brought to our audience over the last year, as well as some of the highlights from e... Read more

5 things to know for 12/2-12/8

Fri, 12/02/16

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

1) A busy holiday season is heating up! Krewe of Jingle, New Orleans official holiday parade, rolls Saturday, December 3 through the CBD and Warehouse District, starting at 1p. Get the route sheet from Downtown NOLA. 2) LUNA Fête returns to Lafayette Square December 7-10 wi... Read more

Roll with Soul Sister's Krewe of King James: Super Bad Sex Machine Strollers in the krewedelusion Parade, Feb. 11

Smithsonian makes more than 5,000 Arhoolie Records tracks available

Wed, 11/30/16

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Earlier this year, Smithsonian Folkways acquired Arhoolie Records, a label that released more than 350 albums in various formats starting in 1960. The incredible Arhoolie catalog is available again, now from Smithsonian Folkways, streaming and on CD. Arhoolie is known for "... Read more

Danny Barker: 'A Life In Jazz'

Tue, 11/29/16

Authored by:  Olivia Greene

The long-awaited Historic New Orleans Collection publication of Danny Barker's 1986 autobiography A Life In Jazz is a real treat for both lovers traditional jazz and students of New Orleans history. This 2016 edition expands upon the earlier printing by including nearly two... Read more

New music spotlight: Mia Borders

Tue, 11/29/16

The latest from New Orleans native Mia Borders packs a soulful punch. Fever Dreams shines with Borders' unique modern R&B sound while integrating heartfelt storytelling. Heralded locally and nationally as a great talent, Borders has been featured on AXS.tv’s coverage of The... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 11/25/26

5 things to know for 11/25-12/1

Fri, 11/25/16

1) Flu season is coming up and the New Orleans Musicians Clinic and Tales of the Cocktail have teamed up with Walgreens to offer another round of Shots4Shots, an event with free flu shots for local musicians, performers, and service industry workers. If you fit in either of... Read more

Playlist for The Soul Ride, 11/18/2016

Video: Nine Times Second Line Parade

Wed, 11/23/16

Nine Times Social Aid & Pleasure Club stepped out last Sunday, Novemebr 20 with 9 Superior Ladies, Original Lady Nine Times, and the 9 Times Selective Ladies and our video team was on the scene along St. Claude Avenue. Check out some of the highlights here. Read more