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WWOZ Hosts' Favorite Recordings of 2017

Mon, 12/11/17

WWOZ's show hosts have begun compiling lists of their favorite CDs of 2017. Let those-in-the-know point you to the latest great tunes and help you catch up on what you might have missed. T.R. Johnson | Derrick Freeman | Carrie Booher | Breaux Bridges | Allan Laskey | ... Read more

Best of 'OZ 2017: Barkus

Sun, 12/10/17

Over the coming weeks, we're featuring WWOZ's top videos of 2017! The Krewe of Barkus, Mardi Gras for dogs, rolled through the French Quarter on February 19 and WWOZ was on hand to capture some of the treats and best doggone costumes you'll see anywhere in the world. Woof w... Read more

See Warren Easton Brass Band Monday on School Groove

Sat, 12/09/17

Rhythm Room Playlist 12/08//17

Sat, 12/09/17

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Hip Hug-Her The Devils 03:14 45 2 Mercy Now Candi Staton 05:14 Who's Hurting Now? 3 Some Peace Of Mind Van Morrison, Bobby Womack 05:18 advance single 4 Celia Toots & The Maytals 02:52 Light Your Light 5 O... Read more

Best of 'OZ 2017: CTC Steppers

Thu, 12/07/17

Over the coming weeks, we're featuring WWOZ's top videos of 2017! This one is from the C.T.C. Steppers Second Line Parade on February 12. The club stepped out at 2518 St. Claude Avenue and kept the celebration going all through the Upper and Lower 9th Wards. Check out these... Read more

5 things to know for 12/8 - 12/14

Thu, 12/07/17

1) Leyla McCalla and Helen Gillet will perform "Two Cellos" concert at the Jazz & Heritage Center on Saturday, December 9. There will be two shows, one at 8p and one at 9:30p. They'll take turns performing songs and also will play together as a duet. Although they have been... Read more

Video: Leyla McCalla & Helen Gillet at 'OZ

Thu, 12/07/17

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Leyla McCalla and Helen Gillet were in to perform a short preview of their "Two Cellos" concert on this afternoon's New Orleans Music Show. Check out their performance below. "Two Cellos" is happening at the Jazz & Heritage Center on Saturday, December 9. Shows will be hel... Read more