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"Ogden Redux"

Tue, 08/14/12
Authored by George Ingmire
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

The Hubig's Pies Factory Fire

Mon, 08/13/12
Authored by WWOZ Editors
Since 1922, Hubig's Pies have been a delicious fixture in New Orleans. These folded, fried, sugar-glazed and fruit-filled treats have long warmed spirits and bellies in the Crescent City. On July 27th, a fire erupted in the heart of the Hubig's Faubourg Marigny factory, ... Read more

September Cajun Festivals and Music

Wed, 08/08/12
Authored by Father Ron
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

Satchmo SummerFest 2012 in Photos

Mon, 08/06/12
Authored by WWOZ Editors
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

"Kickin’ Some Brass Redux"

Mon, 08/06/12
Authored by George Ingmire
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

Happy Independence Day Jamaica!

Thu, 08/02/12
Authored by Suzanne Corley
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

Margie Perez - My New Orleans

Thu, 08/02/12
Authored by Zachary Young

Louis Michot - My New Orleans

Thu, 08/02/12
Authored by Zachary Young

This is My New Orleans: Dancing Man 504

Thu, 08/02/12
Authored by Zachary Young
You know you've found the hottest dance party in town when you spot Darryl Dancing Man 504 kicking up his heels beside you! Listen in This is My New Orleans, a WWOZ series brought to you by Coventry, to learn more about the high-stepping legend. Read more

Susan Cowsill - My New Orleans

Thu, 08/02/12
Authored by Zachary Young

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