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31 classic Louis Armstrong performances

Wed, 08/01/18

In honor of Louis Armstrong's birthday (August 4) and Satchmo Summer Fest (Aug. 3-5), here are more than 30 videos of the man of the hour! It just doesn't get any better than Pops. This is a playlist, so the videos will play sequentially. Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for October 2018

Wed, 08/01/18

In the OCTOBER 2018 Issue of the 'OZone, WWOZ's monthly newsletter: Fall Membership Drive: October 18-26 | Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, October 12-14 | WWOZ Vinyl Sale | Show Host Spotlight: Elizabeth Meneray | Volunteer Spotlight: Dianna & Mike Thompson | New Orleans... Read more

Lil Hardin Armstrong: Tricentennial Music Moment

Tue, 07/31/18

Louis Armstrong may have never become a household name if not for the ambitions of his second wife, Lil Hardin Armstrong-- a supremely talented musician in her own right. She was a member of the Hot Five and Hot Seven, and composed a number of their biggest hits. Read more

Mahogany Brass Band live at 'OZ, Weds. 12p

Tue, 07/31/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Charmaine Neville was in on the New Orleans Music Show this afternoon as part of our Satchmo SummerFest preview week at WWOZ! Check out her performance below. Songs: 1. I Put A Spell On You 2. The Rhythm 3. Mack The Knife Read more

Charmaine Neville live at 'OZ, Tues. 12p

Mon, 07/30/18

The Nayo Jones Experience was in on the New Orleans Music Show this afternoon to kick off our Satchmo SummerFest preview week at WWOZ! Check out their performance below. Songs: 1. House of the Rising Sun 2. If I Only Had A Brain 3. Imagine Read more

Nayo Jones Experience live at WWOZ, Mon. at noon

Sun, 07/29/18

World Journey 07/28/18

Sat, 07/28/18

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Mbira Bira Gecko Turner 02:57 Gone Down South 2 A3 Soul Brother Choc Combo 05:31 Washington 3 Playa Blanca Joe Rodriguez Y Su Grupo Latino 03:41 The Afrosound of Colombia vol.1 4 Abrabo Alex Konadu`s International Band... Read more