WWOZ Latest

WWOZ brings together our local, national and international supporters into a distinctive community that celebrates and strengthens the music, musicians, culture and culture bearers of New Orleans.

2009 Spring Pedge Party Highlights

Thu, 03/12/09
We've been having a blast during our Pledge Party, with lots of famous New Orleans musicians stopping by to chat and perform, including Irma Thomas, Paul Sanchez and many more. We've been working hard but having lots of fun, too, thanks to the magical moments that keep us goin... Read more

Fats Domino: Walkin' Back to New Orleans

Wed, 03/11/09
On Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m., Louisiana Public Broadcasting will webcast a documentary on Fats Domino that combines biography and interviews with Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas, Dr. John, and more. Interwoven throughout the show are performances of classic Fats songs taken f... Read more

Sitting with Gianluca Tramontana

Tue, 03/03/09
Authored by Mike Kobrin
Music journalist Gianluca Tramontana recently began a series of radio interviews with musicians in genres spanning jazz, funk, country, bluegrass, and blues. His site, SittingWith.com, features streams and downloads of his insightful and entertaining interviews. We got a chanc... Read more

Snooks Eaglin live at Chicago Blues Fest 1989

Tue, 03/03/09
Authored by David Kunian
Tonight on the Kitchen Sink in tribute to the late great Fird "Snooks" Eaglin, the laboratory scientists will be cooking up a rare recording of Snooks Eaglin live at the Chicago Blues Fest in 1989. Irving Charles and Johnny V. accompany him throughout the set and special g... Read more

Herlin Riley at the Sandbar

Mon, 03/02/09
Authored by Jelly Roll Justice
The Sandbar is up and cooking this week with New Orleans' own incredible Herlin Riley playing and teaching at the same time. If you ever wanted an opportunity to be with a master while he works with young and enthusiastic musicians, don't miss this week's performance. For ... Read more

Antoinette K-Doe, 1943-2009

Thu, 02/26/09
Authored by Mike Kobrin
Antoinette K-Doe, widow of R&B singer Ernie K-Doe, passed early Mardi Gras morning at the age of 66. "Miss Antoinette" ran the Mother-In-Law Lounge after her husband's death and was dedicated to rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Read more

Antoinette K-Doe passes Mardi Gras Day at age 66

Tue, 02/24/09
Authored by Charles Burchell
I am shocked and saddened by the death of Antoinette K-Doe on Mardi Gras Day. I can't say that I knew her nearly as well as others who will post in various places. I first met her three years ago when I had her as a guest on my show. And last month, it was at the Mother-In-... Read more

Street Talk: Cochon Butcher

Tue, 02/24/09
Authored by Julia Botero
A half century ago, the corner butcher shop was a staple of New Orleans neighborhood life. Today, most of these butcher shops are gone, and most people buy their meat in shrink-wrapped packages from the supermarket aisle. Read more

Andy Scott This Thursday!!

Mon, 02/23/09
Authored by Jelly Roll Justice
"Toronto native and Sackville recording artist Andrew Scott has become the standard bearer for the next generation of great Canadian jazz musicians. "His many accomplishments include graduating from York University with a PhD in Musicology/ Ethnomusicology, but there is not... Read more

A Mardi Gras Sisyphus Story

Sun, 02/22/09
Authored by Eve Abrams
For many New Orleanians, Mardi Gras season is the time to take down the boxes stuffed with glittery fabric and feathers, hit the thrift stores, and start stirring the paper mache. What does costuming mean? A time to escape, a time to play, a time to hide and be seen all at onc... Read more

WWOZ
Get the 'OZone monthly newsletter
facebook logo
Like us on Facebook
Volunteer
Volunteer at WWOZ
WWOZ
Hear it here!