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"On the Road with the Wolfman"

Wed, 12/19/12

Authored by: George Ingmire

On today’s program, we jump into a car with the one and only Walter Wolfman Washington for an hour of not just music but also a road trip to a local clothing store. Tune in as we drive and talk about music, shoes, and Walter's music mentors. I also stop by Willie Mae’s Scotch... Read more

Release Party for Awesome New Orleans Book Tonight!

Tue, 12/18/12

Authored by: Mark LaMaire

"New Orleans by New Orleans" is a new book compiling non-fiction, fiction and original artwork by over 100 contributors from all ages and walks of life in the New Orleans community. There will be a release party for the book tonight (Tuesday, December 18) at the Jefferson ... Read more

The Annual James Booker show

Tue, 12/18/12

Authored by: David Kunian

It is that glorious time of year again when we'll celebrate the life, music, and mystique of the Ivory Emperor, the Black Chopin, the Bayou Maharajah, the Black Liberace, Mr. Gonzo, Lil Booker - James Carroll Booker III. If you don't know, then educate yourself by listenin... Read more

Kid Merv - My New Orleans

Tue, 12/18/12

Authored by: Zachary Young

Sat, 12/15/12

2012 was another year ('OZ's 32nd!) of amazing music from the coolest city on the planet! Take a look back at some of the best moments of a year about which the Mayans, thankfully were wrong. Read more

2012 WWOZ Volunteer-Holiday Party

Fri, 12/14/12

We took time out to celebrate our amazing volunteers last night at Cafe Instanbul. The fact that it's the Holiday season and 'OZ's 32nd birthday just added fuel to the celebration. Read more

Cajun/Zydeco Music in the Movies

Wed, 12/12/12

Authored by: Father Ron

Thinking of this, one can turn to other parts of our culture that have been represented in the movies. So I took some time to look for Cajun and Zydeco music in movies, other than documentaries. The Big Easy (1987) one of the better known movies, features Beausoleil, Buckw... Read more

Kirk Joseph - My New Orleans

Mon, 12/10/12

Authored by: Zachary Young

Mon, 12/10/12

Authored by: George Ingmire

On this week’s program, we enjoy two generations of traditional jazz, featuring Connie Jones in the first half, followed by Tim Laughlin in the second. We also get a taste of the Treme Brass Band between sets. And speaking of taste, we complete our 3 part series on the holida... Read more