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Jimmy Horn, Benny Maygarden, Johnny J + more, Th. 7-10p

Tue, 07/17/18

Authored by: DJ Swamp Boogie

Tune in to the evening R&B Show on Thursday, July 20 as DJ Swamp Boogie welcomes Jimmy Horn, of Special Man Industries, to talk about some new releases and collaborations. Benny Maygarden and Johnny J will also be stopping by to perform a few classic Blues cuts from the Exc... Read more

Christien Bold live at 'OZ, Weds. 5p

Tue, 07/17/18

Mon, 07/16/18

Happy birthday to Little Freddie King (July19)! He's performing Thursday night at d.b.a. and celebrating another trip around the sun with a Blues Birthday Bash at BJ's on Friday night starting at 10p. Read more

Morning Set 07/16/18

Mon, 07/16/18

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Christo Rendentor Charles Kynard 04:34 Professor Soul 2 God Bless The Child Junior Mance 08:22 Holy Mama 3 Groove Yard Pat Martino 05:55 Remember A Tribute To Wes Montgomery 4 Anarouz 3MA 04:20 Anarouz 5 ... Read more

Video: Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers 'Marie' at the Mother-in-Law Lounge

Sun, 07/15/18

Nothing beats a WWOZ party! Celebrating the sounds of New Orleans and the power of community radio. Here's a highlight from the final day of our Spring 2015 Membership Drive at Kermit's Mother-in-Law Lounge as Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers performed 'Marie.' Read more

New Orleans Musicians Clinic opens its doors: Tricentennial Music Moment

Sun, 07/15/18

In the 1990s, somebody decided it was time to do something about the health issues plaguing New Orleans musicians and culture bearers. On May 1, 1998, the doors opened for the unparalleled New Orleans Musicians Clinic. Read more

Music applications for Jazz Fest 2019 open now, deadline Oct. 1

Sun, 07/15/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Music applications to perform at the 2019 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival are open now! Deadline to apply is October 1. This is sure to be a great Fest, as it will be the 50th anniversary and many special events are in store. Click here to apply now Read more

Rhythm Room 07/13/18

Sat, 07/14/18

1 winey winey lynn taitt & the jets 02:14 rock steady greatest hits 2 Heaven Is Here To Guide Us 8th Day 03:18 I Gotta Get Home (Can't Let My Baby Get Lonely) 3 01 back road into town Staples 04:18 City in the sky 4 Ebony ... Read more

5 things to know for 7/13 - 7/19

Thu, 07/12/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

1) Turn on our live video stream on Saturday night as we bring you the Kyle Roussel Organ Trio from the final Jazz & Heritage Foundation free concert of the season. There are two sets happening at the Jazz & Heritage Center. One starts at 8p and one at 9:30p. We will be liv... Read more