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Sober space available at Jazz Fest 2024

Mon, 04/22/24
Authored by Carrie Booher
For the second time, 1 Million Strong will partner with Jazz Fest to include a free, sober-supportive space at the festival for attendees to cool down, recharge, and enjoy the music of Jazz Fest and alcohol-free cocktails in a relaxing environment! "Having 1 Million Strong... Read more

Jazz Fest 2024 starts April 25

Sun, 04/21/24

Special show on Clarence "Frogman" Henry

Fri, 04/19/24
Authored by Neil Pellegrin
Clarence Frogman Henry, who passed last week, was a longtime friend and supporter of WWOZ. He came to our studios many times. Today, from 2-4pm CT, WWOZ's Neil Pellegrin will host two hours of Frogman's music, with stories of his life and career. He'll also include a super-... Read more

Special Rules for May 2 at Jazz Fest

Wed, 04/17/24
Here are some special rules for Jazz Fest on Thursday, May 2, to accomodate the Rolling Stones' performance. Click for larger version. Read more

Aaron Neville: Amazing Grace

Wed, 04/17/24
Aaron Neville has a new book out, Tell It Like It Is: My Story! In honor of its release, WWOZ's Music Director, Murf Reeves, sat down with Aaron at his home in upstate New York, at Freville Farm, earlier this year. Watch and listen as Aaron discusses his new book and career... Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for April 2024

Wed, 04/17/24
  In the APRIL 2024 Issue of the 'OZone, WWOZ's monthly newsletter: WWOZ Piano Night Happens April 29 | Louisiana's Broadcaster of the Year: Beth Arroyo Utterback! | Listen: Jazz Fest Live Broadcast | Brass Pass Pickup | International Accordion Kings | Johnny Jackson Jr.... Read more

Recipe: Chocolate Crémeux Tart

Sun, 04/14/24
The difference between chocolate mousse and the filling of this crémeux (trans. creamy) tart is that the latter doesn't contain whipped egg whites or whipped cream, and so has a denser, less airy consistency. Which makes it an excellent filling for a tart shell. The crust ... Read more

Photos: French Quarter Fest 2024

Thu, 04/11/24
Just a few photo highlights from a wonderful French Quarter Fest 2024! Listen to WWOZ's live broadcast from French Quarter Fest 2024 now on the 2-week archive!  Special thanks to our volunteer photographers, MJ Mastrogiovanni, Louis Crispino, Kristen Derr, Michael White, D... Read more

2024 WWOZ Brass Pass pick up info

Wed, 04/10/24

Photos: Downtown Super Sunday 2024

Wed, 04/10/24
The Circle of Chiefs 12th Annual "Indian Cha WA" Downtown Super Sunday was held on April 7 and featured tribes from all over the city. The procession of intricate bead work, feathers and harmonious drumming and chants started at Orleans & Moss (Bayou St. John) and traveled ... Read more

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