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Legendary counterculture figure John Sinclair died today at the age of 82. In
addition to his many accomplishments listed elsewhere, he was a major fixture
at WWOZ for many years.
From his arrival in New Orleans in 1992 to his departure for Amsterdam in
2003, he was activ...
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We are heartbroken to share the news that longtime WWOZ host "The Problem
Child" Valerie Kacprzak died on Saturday morning, March 30. She passed
peacefully, surrounded by her family.
Arrangements will be private. On behalf of the entire WWOZ family, our
thoughts and best w...
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In case you missed it! '50s R&B Show host Neil Pellegrin shared a tribute to
Eddie Powers on Tuesday night. Hear it now on our 2-week archive at this
link.
New Orleans native Eddie Powers' first local smash was a fortuitous one. Earl
Stanley and his band, the Stereos, were...
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Scenes from Uptown Super Sunday on March 24, 2024! The Mardi Gras Indians
were out on the streets to show their amazing art, accompanied by Baby Dolls,
second line dancers, and brass bands. This annual event is centered around
A.L. Davis Park at the corner of Washington Ave...
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WWOZ was recognized with a Prestige Award by the Louisiana Association of
Broadcasters this afternoon for Best Live On-Site Remote Broadcast for our
live broadcast from Jazz Fest 2023! This award recognizes the state's best
single or series of announcements made directly fr...
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Congratulations to WWOZ GM Beth Arroyo Utterback for receiving this important
honor! The Broadcaster of the Year Award is presented to a radio owner or
general/station manager who has, in the opinion of the judges, provided
significant contributions and service to the broad...
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Congratulations to WWOZ GM Beth Arroyo Utterback for receiving this important
honor! The Broadcaster of the Year Award is presented to a radio owner or
general/station manager who has, in the opinion of the judges, provided
significant contributions and service to the broad...
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The Black Masking Indians of New Orleans were in the streets for St. Joseph's
Night last night and one of our volunteer photographers, Ryan
Hodgson-Rigsbee, was out to capture some of the striking moments as the
Indians donned their elaborate suits of beads and feathers in ...
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In the MARCH 2024 Issue of the 'OZone,
WWOZ's monthly newsletter:
Join us for Piano Night! | Pick Up Your Brass Pass | Spring Membership Drive
Shout Outs | French Quarter Fest Broadcast | Congo Square Rhythms Festival |
TONIGHT: Tom Dent Lecture | Uptown Super Sund...
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