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'OZone Email Newsletter for September 2024

Thu, 09/19/24
  In the SEPTEMBER 2024 Issue of the 'OZone, WWOZ's monthly newsletter: Spring Membership Drive, September 26-October 4 | Home Is Where the Groove Is | WWOZ Wins 5 Press Club Awards! | Save the Dates! Festing in Place Returns October 24-27 | Groove Gala Photos | Crescent... Read more

Photos: Young Men Olympian Benevolent Association 2024

Wed, 09/18/24
The Young Men Olympian, Jr. Benevolent Association held their anniversary parade on September 8 and WWOZ photographer Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee was there to capture the scene. Since their founding in 1884, members would go to a nearby church a few weeks before their annual parad... Read more

The Platter Box That Was…Lives!

Mon, 09/16/24
--Written by Melissa Milton Bob Murret's record collection has superpowers. It can time travel, transporting you back to the New Orleans of the 1950s and 1960s as Bob, best known as WWOZ’s Rare on the Air, spins them every Wednesday night from 7 to 10 pm. That vinyl colle... Read more

Photos: WWOZ Groove Gala 2024

Fri, 09/13/24
The WWOZ Groove Gala returned to Tableau and Le Petit Theatre on Thursday, September 12! This year's Groove Gala performers included Irma Thomas, Kermit Ruffins, Little Freddie King, Wendell Brunious & Tom Hook, Doreen Ketchens, Gerald French, and DJ Neil Pellegrin. It was ... Read more

New Orleans Music Show recap 09.09.24

Mon, 09/09/24
Hey OZ listeners,        I hopw you are having a wonderful Monday and a had a great weekend.  I had a very rocky month of August, so I have been really looking forward to a leveling out in September.  One super high note is that we are now in our new studio on the fifth f... Read more

Today's second line: Young Men Olympians

Sun, 09/08/24
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Big Freedia, Ani DiFranco, and Leyla McCall FREE show for clean economy jobs

Wed, 09/04/24
Authored by:  Carrie Booher
On Friday, September 27, the Queen of Bounce, Big Freedia, is headlining a landmark concert at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans with special guests Ani DiFranco and Leyla McCalla! This event marks the FIRST-EVER mass registration of women for clean economy jobs in U.S. hi... Read more

Video: Louis Michot's R​ê​ve du Troubadour live at the Music Box Village

Tue, 09/03/24
Louis Michot performed his entire debut solo album, R​ê​ve du Troubadour, at the Music Box Village on May 11, 2024, and WWOZ was there to capture this enchanting performance in its entirety. Michot was joined by musicians Bryan Webre, Jonny Campos, Evan Ceaser, Leyla McCall... Read more

In Memoriam: George French

Fri, 08/30/24
We are very sad to share the news that legendary New Orleans singer, bassist, bandleader, and all-around musician George French has passed at the age of 81. Our thoughts and best wishes go out to his family, his friends, and everyone who knew him. We would like to thank hi... Read more

Booker Fest: Aug. 30-Sep. 1 in Bay St. Louis

Wed, 08/28/24
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 fifth annual Booker Fest, a fundraiser for the hall. ... Read more

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