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.

Spring 2009 Membership Drive — Day 4

Fri, 03/13/09

Jump: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 | Day 10 Day 4 — Saturday, March 7 Day four, and we were still rockin' like Dopsie. Our champion volunteers and staff led the charge toward our membership goal, while reedman Ray... Read more

Spring 2009 Membership Drive — Day 3

Fri, 03/13/09

Jump: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 | Day 10 Day 3 — Friday, March 6 On day three of our 2009 Spring Pledge Party, we started to hit our groove. Bob French hosted a live performance by Liese's Living Room & the Vi... Read more

Spring 2009 Membership Drive — Day 9

Thu, 03/12/09

Jump: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 | Day 10 Day 9 — Thursday, March 12 Happy Birthday to our Membership Director, Crystal! Day nine of our 2009 Spring Pledge Party was our strongest yet, with 230 members joining ... Read more

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

Sign up now

Listen Now

WWOZ Latest