Greetings Music Lovers,
My name is Michael Dominici and I've been a volunteer with WWOZ since 1996.
As a native New Orleanian and a life long music lover, I've had a chance to
experience a lot of great music in this town. Still, every once in a while I
get caught off guard ...
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Louisiana Music Factory celebrated its 20th anniversary on Saturday, February
25th. The record store that has become a destination for music lovers from
New Orleans and around the world hosted six hours of in-store performances to
a full house of fans.
Kermit Ruffins kicked...
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St. Anna’s Episcopal Church Presents
A Night of Soulful Sound
Saturday, February 25th 7pm
St Anna’s Episcopal Church
1313 Esplanade Ave New Orleans
The Promised Land Players
Uplifting Spirituals from the African-American Folk Tradition
The Tremé Chorus
Gospel standards...
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Beads, spears, footballs and frisbees flew off the 19 floats rolling through
Chalmette and into the ready hands of spunky parade goers who braved a stiff
breeze and bone chilling cold to catch the bounty, have some fun and work
their winter look at the Knights of Nemesis' 7...
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A space for kids to discover their talents and celebrate their own amazing
culture: second lines, brass bands, Mardi Gras Indians and more - that's what
the Original Big 7 Cultural Division provides. Take the Red Flame Hunters:
the Big 7's own Mardi Gras Indian tribe, compo...
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This Friday, February 3rd from 6 to 9 a.m. during the Friday Morning Set and
at The Jazz Crossroads we observe the birthday of (and I play a request from)
a man who was a WWOZ show host for 24 years! You also can hear music from
some recent local music award winners, and tw...
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I have been missing for two weeks and will be out for one more week. The last
two I had work that kept me away from the city on Wednesday. This week while
I will be working during the day I will be on Beale Street each evening for
The International Blues Challenge. IBC is t...
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Susan Robeson, granddaughter of the late, great Paul Robeson will be in
WWOZ's studio Thursday morning to talk about her grandfather's life and
music, & honoring his legacy through the Paul Robeson Foundation.
Tune in to the Traditional Jazz Show Thursday 9- 11 AM New Orlean...
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New Orleanians are invited to enter short works and artwork for New Orleans
by New Orleans, an upcoming collection of stories and art inspired by New
Orleans and the people who live there.
“We seek amazing stories of the Crescent City from people who know it best
– what is ...
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