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Video: Cha Wa 'Ooh Na Nay'

Sun, 03/04/18

Cha Wa performing 'Ooh Na Nay' in our studio last March. St. Joseph's Night and Super Sunday are coming up! Stay in the loop at WWOZ's Takin' It To The Streets, your source for Mardi Gras Indian and second line events. Read more

Glenn Miller tribute on Hep Cat's Ball, Sun. 6-8p

Sat, 03/03/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Tune in from 6-8p on Sunday, March 4 as the Minister of Swing celebrates what would've been Glenn Miller's 114th birthday (b. March 1, 1904). Glenn Miller was, of course, a premier talent of the Big Band/Swing era. He is best known for his seminal classic, 'Moonlight Seren... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 03/04/18

Sat, 03/03/18

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 tequila fantastic virtues 02:25 virtue recording studios 2 Around God's Throne Marion Williams 04:29 The New Message 3 People Get Ready Ryan Shaw 03:29 It Gets Better 4 You've Got My Mind Messed Up Quiet Elegance ... Read more

Video: Water Seed at WWOZ

Fri, 03/02/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Water Seed had us dancing this afternoon! Check out their performance on the Friday edition of the New Orleans Music Show below, and see them in person on Saturday at Congo Square Fest. Read more

VIP Ladies & Kids Second Line Parade this Sunday

Thu, 03/01/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

1) Congo Square Rhythms Festival is happening Saturday and Sunday. Brass bands, the 2018 Class Got Brass competition, African dance ensembles, Mardi Gras Indians, and more will be hitting the stage at this historic site. Both days begin with a drum circle at 11a and end wit... Read more

WWOZ Compilation CD #46 Preview

Thu, 03/01/18

We are happy to unveil WWOZ Compilation CD #46, This Just In (A Tricentennial Salute). All selections were recorded during live performances on WWOZ, our favorites from among the many fantastic live performances that graced our airwaves during 2017. There's only one way ... Read more