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5 things to know for 4/20 - 4/26

Fri, 04/20/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
1) Abita Springs Busker Fest is happening this Sunday, April 22. Performers at the trailhead this year include Jumbo Shrimp Jazz Band, Deslondes, Dr. Bird and the Beak Division, and Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses. Keep up to date on any changes due to weather at their Fac... Read more

New video from Hot 8: 'Get Up'

Wed, 04/18/18
Check out the new video from Hot 8! They'll be on the Acura Stage at Jazz Fest on Saturday, April 28.  Read more

34 free concerts at Louisiana Music Factory during Jazz Fest

Tue, 04/17/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Check out the 2018 "Factory Fest" schedule! What a lineup. All shows take place at Louisiana Music Factory (421 Frenchmen).  Thursday, April 26 12p Anrew Duhon 1p Cha Wa 2p Jason Marsalis 3p Gal Holiday 4p Billy Iuso 5p Chris Thomas King 6p Brass-A-Holics Monday, April 30 ... Read more

John Goodman on Brass Passes

Tue, 04/17/18

Video: KIPP Morial Wolfpack Brass Band on School Groove

Tue, 04/17/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
We were happy to welcome the students of the KIPP Morial Wolfpack Brass Band into our studio for the April edition of School Groove this afternoon! These are middle school students led by Mr. Kelvin Harrison Sr and Mr. Alan Dejan. Check out their performance below. Read more

Joe Krown at WWOZ for French Quarter Fest 2018

Mon, 04/16/18
Joe Krown joined host Leslie Cooper in the studio on Sunday as part of our French Quarter Fest broadcast! He also spoke about some special features coming up at the upcoming WWOZ Piano Night-- our 30th Annual! Check it out below. Read more

Photo highlights from Day 4 of French Quarter Fest 2018

Mon, 04/16/18
Day 3 was rained out but we were back in business for the final day of French Quarter Fest 2018! The sounds of New Orleans music traveled through the Quarter on this sunny, breezy, and cool day. Check out some photo highlights from photographers Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, Michel... Read more

Zachary Richard at WWOZ for French Quarter Fest 2018

Sun, 04/15/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Zachary Richard joined host Ron Phillips in the studio on Friday as part of our French Quarter Fest broadcast! Check it out below. Read more

Video: Andrew Duhon at WWOZ for French Quarter Fest

Sun, 04/15/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Andrew Duhon joined us in the studio this afternoon as part of our French Quarter Fest broadcast! Check it out below. Read more

Video: Helen Gillet at WWOZ for French Quarter Fest

Sun, 04/15/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Helen Gillet joined us in the studio this afternoon as part of our French Quarter Fest broadcast! Check it out below. Read more

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