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Rhythm Room 09/09/23

Sat, 09/09/23
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 tequila fantastic virtues 02:25 virtue recording studios 2 I Shall Not Be Moved Blind Boys Of Alabama 02:45 I'll Find A Way 3 Give It Up Sons Of Truth 04:16 Message From the Ghetto 4 Standing On The Pier Baby Washington 02:55 The Sue Singles 5 I'm A Whole New Thing Ural Thom... Read more

Photos: WWOZ Groove Gala 2023

Tue, 09/05/23
The WWOZ Groove Gala returned to Tableau and Le Petit Theatre on Friday, September 1! This year's Groove Gala performers included Irma Thomas, Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes, Doreen Ketchens, John "Papa" Gros, Haruka Kikuchi, Treme Brass Band, and Soul Power Live with Soul Sister. I... Read more

Recipe: Mushroom Campanelle

Sun, 09/03/23
Located on Magazine Street a couple of blocks above Napoleon, Osteria Lupo showcases Northern Italian cuisine. Here's their recipe for Mushroom Campanelle, a version of mushroom ragu. It's vegetarian, and made with fresh pasta and a variety of fresh mushrooms. "Osteria Lupo... Read more

Video/photos: Valley of Silent Men 2023

Tue, 08/29/23
Sunday was the hottest day ever recorded in New Orleans, yet the Valley of Silent Men did not hesitate to come out — with style and great dancing as they kick off every second line season! Keep up with all the latest this year via route sheets, interviews, video, photos, an... Read more

Booker Fest: Sep. 1-3 in Bay St. Louis

Thu, 08/24/23
Authored by Carrie Booher
James Booker grew up splitting time between New Orleans and Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Labor Day weekend, 100 Men Hall, a Black energy center that hosted legendary musicians as part of the Chitlin Circuit, will host the fourth annual Booker Fest, a fundraiser for the hall.... Read more

In the streets this weekend: Valley of Silent Men & Katrina 18

Thu, 08/24/23

2023-24 second line season schedule announcement

Mon, 08/21/23
Announcing the 2023-24 second line parade schedule! The season starts this weekend with Valley of Silent Men and the 18th annual Katrina March and Second Line, both on Sunday. Check WWOZ's Takin' It To The Streets each week to find the route sheets, hear our interviews wit... Read more

Jon Batiste "World Music Radio" listening & signing parties

Wed, 08/16/23
Authored by Carrie Booher
Here's your chance to hear Jon Batiste's new album, "World Music Radio," before its release this Friday! There are two listening parties in New Orleans today (Wednesday, August 16): Peaches Records (4318 Magazine St.) at 2pm Euclid Records (3301 Chartres St.) at 5pm Check ... Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for August 2023

Wed, 08/16/23
  In the AUGUST 2023 Issue of the 'OZone, WWOZ's monthly newsletter: Nearly Sold Out: Groove Gala Tickets | Summer Swag Sale: End in Sight | Satchmo SummerFest 2023 Photos | Explore with WWOZ's Groovapedia | Just Out: Fall Second Line Schedule | In Memoriam: Baylor "Bemm... Read more

Jon Batiste performs at Newport Jazz Fest 2023

Mon, 08/14/23
Authored by Keith Hill
On Saturday, August 5, 2023. At the annual Newport Jazz Festival, Jon Batiste closed the Fort Stage. Jon assembled his big band for the show. With all the band members dressed in classic black and white. Jon entered the stage sporting a bright red tuxedo with a big smile a... Read more

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