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Jazz Fest Live Broadcast, May 1

Sun, 05/01/16

Authored by:  David Stafford

Here's our Jazz Fest live broadcast plan for today, Sunday, May 111:30a-12:30p playback of Terence Blanchard f/the E-Collective from Sunday, April 241-2p playback of The Garifuna Collective Band from Sunday, April 242:45-3:40p The Mashup w/Ike Stubblefield, Terence Higgins,... Read more

Jazz Fest April 30: Remaining Programming Cancelled Due Severe Weather

Sat, 04/30/16

Authored by:  David Stafford

Due to severe weather conditions, the remaining programming for today at Jazz Fest has been cancelled.Here's our Jazz Fest live broadcast plan for today, Saturday, April 30.11:15: Live Acoustic Performance: Trouble Nation Mardi Gras Indians12:00-1:00: Playback Recording: Pr... Read more

5 things to know for 4/29

Sat, 04/30/16

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 April 29, 2016-- so much ... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 04/29/16

Jazz Fest Live Broadcast, April 29

Fri, 04/29/16

Authored by:  David Stafford

Here's our Jazz Fest live broadcast plan for today, Friday, April 29. 11:20 - 12:05: Derek Douget from the Jazz Tent  1:45 - 2:40: Lilian Boutte and Gumbo Z'herbes from the Economy Hall Tent 3:00 - 3:35: John Boutte from the Jazz Tent   4:20 - 5:35: Joe Lovano US Five from... Read more

Big Freedia At Collision 2016

Thu, 04/28/16

Authored by:  Sharon Armstrong

While I have occasionally been called a boozer, a schmoozer I am not. So I admit that when I attended Collision 2106, the massive technology networking conference hosted in New Orleans between the two weekends of Jazz Fest, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. Collision 201... Read more

BILL'S 2016 JAZZ FEST PICKS - DAY IV

Photo highlights from Day 3 of Jazz Fest

Tue, 04/26/16

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Here are a few of our favorite photos from Day 3 of Jazz Fest 2016! Check out even more in our full Flickr photostream. Read more

Jazz Fest Live Broadcast, April 28

Tue, 04/26/16

Authored by:  David Stafford

Here's our Jazz Fest live broadcast plan for today, Thursday, April 28. 12:20 - 1:10: Spencer Bohren & the Whippersnappers from the Blues Tent. 2:55 - 3:30: Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns from the Blues Tent.  4:20 - 5:20: Gerald French & the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band... Read more

Piano Night Happens Tonight

Mon, 04/25/16

Authored by:  David Stafford

Monty Alexander - Harlem Kingston Express to Headline WWOZ's Piano Night; Allen Toussaint tributes planned WWOZ 90.7FM is pleased to announce the 28th annual Piano Night on Monday, April 25, 2016 at the House of Blues New Orleans. This year's event will feature Monty Alexan... Read more