August 29, 2013 marks the 8th anniversary of Katrina's landfall in southeast Louisiana, the subsequent collapse of the flood protection system, and the ensuing Federal Flood. Let's take a moment to reflect on both what we lost, and on how far we've come, since that catastrophi... Read more

It's been seven years since Hurricane Katrina careened through New Orleans. WWOZ General Manager David Freedman reflects on the city's recovery in the aftermath of the levee failure as we remember the storm. Read more

Looking for the perfect summer culinary labor of love? Try this rich and creamy dish nuanced with lemon and mint. This recipe is courtesy of Stephanie Jane Carter and OKRA Magazine, from the Southern Food and Beverage Museum. Read more

Tune in from noon to 1pm for a bunch of great music produced/engineered/recorded/performed on by Mike Mayeux.  The inspiration for this hour comes from a very loving music community who are raising money for Mike's medical expenses.  More information at Mike Mayeux's Heart. Read more

On this week’s program, we hear the sounds of everyone from Theresa Andersson to Big Sam's Funky Nation to the Treme Brass Band, as well as interviews with Libra Lagrone of the Ogden Museum of Southern Art and Joe Baker of Longue Vue House and Gardens. Read more

School is getting back into swing – can you believe it?  Classes start in Jefferson Parish on August 9 and some Orleans Parish schools begin the next week.  Well, that’s a sign that Fall is approaching and for Cajun and Zydeco music fans, there are some good festivals and m... Read more

New Orleans celebrated Louis Armstrong's 111th birthday at Satchmo SummerFest 2012 with music, dancing, second lines, fantastic umbrellas, and fabulous weather! WWOZ photographers were there to capture the spirit of the festival and we've assembled this gallery of our favorite... Read more

On this week’s program, we give you two sides of brass, featuring the powerful sounds of Bonerama and the legendary Dirty Dozen Brass Band. In addition to music, we visit the historic Lower 9th ward and also listen to an archived interview with Drew Ramsey of Hubig’s Pies, as ... Read more

Alski is generously donating his time and effort and a tiny portion of his gi-normous music library to help me present a special show in honor of Jamaica's 50th anniversary of independence.  Join us on Saturday for a celebratory Jamaican Journey!  Read more