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5 things to know for 6/24

Fri, 06/24/16

'5 things to know' is a weekly feature highlighting different parts of the WWOZ world that you may have missed this week, including unique WWOZ programming and video, plus New Orleans events, artists, places, features, and more. For the week ending June 24, 2016: 1) The la... Read more

Summer SOULstice Concert, June 25

Thu, 06/23/16

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

From the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents a special concert called Summer SOULstice, featuring three of our city's top singers: Germaine Bazzle, Sharon Martin and Leah Chase. The concert takes place Saturday, Jun... Read more

New music spotlight: Hot 8

Tue, 06/21/16

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The story of the Grammy nominated Hot 8 Brass Band is one of trials and tribulations, but also of triumphs over adversity and a determination to continue on. Over the past 20 years, the band has carried on despite Hurricane Katrina, a band member losing both of his legs in ... Read more

New music spotlight: Hot 8 Brass Band

Tue, 06/21/16

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The story of the Grammy nominated Hot 8 Brass Band is one of trials and tribulations, but also of triumphs over adversity and a determination to continue on. Over the past 20 years, the band has carried on despite Hurricane Katrina, a band member losing both of his legs in ... Read more

Locals at Essence Fest 2016

Tue, 06/21/16

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Essence Fest is nearly upon New Orleans again, this year happening Thursday, June 30 through Sunday, July 3. Essence brings some of the top names in R&B, hip-hop, jazz, blues, and more to the Crescent City each July as the nation's premiere contemporary African American mus... Read more

Steve Malinowski

Mon, 06/20/16

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The wonderfully talented New Orleans pianist Steve Malinowski passed away unexpectedly over the weekend. Here, a look at some of Steve's appearances at WWOZ, including a video of his performance of 'Rampart Rumba' when he came into our studios on March 14, 2016. Born in Lo... Read more

Video: Congo Square Drum Circle

Sun, 06/19/16

WWOZ-produced video of a recent Congo Square drum circle. Read more

5 things to know for 6/17

Sat, 06/18/16

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

'5 things to know' is a weekly feature highlighting different parts of the WWOZ world that you may have missed this week, including unique WWOZ programming and video, plus New Orleans events, artists, places, features, and more. For the week ending June 17, 2016: 1) The 10... Read more

World Journey 06 18 16

Rhythm Room Playlist 06/17/16