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Mulgrew Miller to Visit "Jazz from the Market"

Sat, 03/30/13
Authored by Jelly Roll Justice
The brilliant jazz pianist Mulgrew Miller will visit WWOZ this Thursday (April 4th) just after 5:00 p.m. before heading over to Snug Harbor for his special shows at 8 and 10.   On Wednesday, the night before, he will be playing with an ensemble of University of New Orleans ... Read more

Do you wanna strut? We are second lining the CCC to power our tower! Join us! Open to everyone!

Sat, 03/23/13
Authored by Old Man River
Everyone likes a goood second line we, well we have one Saturday March 30 at 8am and it will be in the rear of the classic. Who wants to Second Line?? This is your chance to strut your stuff and show your support for WWOZ! As most of you, a few weeks ago I would have never co... Read more

“Rumba de la Isla” by Pedrito Martinez

Fri, 03/22/13
The Pedrito Martinez Group will be playing Friday, March 22, at Tipitinas. Show starts at 9PM. The group will also be featured at the Congo Square World Rhythm Festival Saturday, March 23rd. Cuban percussionist and bandleader Pedrito Martinez is on tour to promote his ne... Read more

So much changes with an “s”.

Tue, 03/19/13
Authored by Big D
When Robert Johnson recorded his song “Crossroad Blues”, he was not singing about some nondescript intersection, he was singing about a very specific place in the flat delta plain between the Yazoo and Mississippi Rivers. A place known by all and visited by only a very few.... Read more

Second Line to Power the Tower!!

Mon, 03/18/13
Authored by Old Man River
Who wants to Second Line?? This is your chance to strut your stuff and show your support for WWOZ! As most of you, a few weeks ago I would have never considered taking part in the Crescent City Classic. Then I found out that WWOZ was raising funds for its NEW TRANSMITTER thr... Read more

Sound Clash Round 7

Wed, 03/13/13
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
Join Brice Nice and Alski for another round of Sound Clash, a friendly musical duel this Friday night 10pm. As usual the only rule is staying in the groove. Read more

Lionel Ferbos Returns to WWOZ Thursday

Wed, 03/13/13
Authored by Sally Young
Lionel Ferbos returns to WWOZ studios for a special performance during the Spring 2013 Pledge Party! At 101, Lionel will perform with Wendell Brunious Thursday at 10:00 AM New Orleans time. Tune in to Thursday's Traditional Jazz Show as we celebrate 85 years of living New O... Read more

HOGS FOR THE CAUSE 2013

Wed, 03/06/13
Authored by Bill DeTurk
  The 5th Annual Hogs for the Cause Fundraiser and Cookoff takes place March 22 & 23, 2013 in New Orleans when City Park becomes City “Pork”.  The park’s new Festival Grounds become home Friday night to a Tailgate Experience as well as a Gala Dinner.  On Saturday, it become... Read more

First Annual Raymond Kent Listener’s Poll

Mon, 03/04/13
Authored by Raymond Kent
For favorite New Orleans based singers/vocalists, male and female: For the entire month of January of this year of 2013, on the air on my Friday morning show from 6 to 9 a.m. I asked people to call or e-mail with the names of their favorite female or male New Orleans based s... Read more

Army Men

Tue, 02/26/13
Authored by Jamie Dell'Apa
  From: Jamie Dell'Apa   To: Damond  Subject: Army men  Sent: Tue, Feb 26, 2013 4:01:46 AM  Damond,   I was in a business meeting when you called so I couldn't conduct the one-sided phone conversation of this email without being declared in... Read more

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