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George Clinton & P-Funk Takeover of Jazz Fest 2016 - Sunday, April 24

Thu, 04/21/16

Authored by: Soul Sister

As a Funkateer of several years, I'm excited to share the following events happening this weekend, the first weekend of Jazz Fest. Both on Sunday, April 24 - one in the daytime and one in the night. Twice the fun(K)! -soul sister Daytime interview: Stumptown Coffee Roaste... Read more

Piano Night 2016 honoree: Allen Toussaint

Wed, 04/20/16

Authored by: Carrie Booher

At each Piano Night, WWOZ selects a special honoree, a keeper of the New Orleans piano tradition flame; someone who has been highly influential in New Orleans music and the New Orleans style. There are few more influential than our 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Al... Read more

Rusty Nail Hosts Benefit For Senior Center Featuring Mia Borders

Tue, 04/19/16

Authored by: Mark LaMaire

Based in the Carrollton neighborhood, The Uptown Shepherd Senior Center is a vital resource for the elderly population of New Orleans. They will be hosting a casual benefit at The Rusty Nail (1100 Constance St. in the Wharehouse District) on Thursday, April 21 from 4-6. M... Read more

New music spotlight: Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses

Tue, 04/19/16

Authored by: Carrie Booher

More beautiful music from Aurora Nealand, this time with her group the Royal Roses. Their latest album, Comeback Children, is some quintessential New Orleans porch listening music. It opens with controlled chaos on the wild and beautiful 'Jump For Joy' and 'Joshua Fit The B... Read more

Jazz Fest after-shows

Mon, 04/18/16

Authored by: Carrie Booher

It's always a good time for live music in New Orleans but the weekends of Jazz Fest and the days surrounding it are always especially ripe with amazing acts. Here are just a few of my personal picks for Jazz Fest after shows, day-by-day. For full listings, see our Livewire ... Read more

Piano Night artist feature: Marcia Ball

Sun, 04/17/16

Authored by: Carrie Booher

"Rollicking, playful, good time blues and intimate, reflective balladry..her songs ring with emotional depth." - Rolling Stone "A sensational, saucy singer and superb pianist... where Texas stomp-rock and Louisiana blues-swamp meet" - USA Today Grammy nominee Marcia Ball i... Read more

5 things to know for 4/15

Sat, 04/16/16

Authored by: Carrie Booher

'5 things to know' is a weekly feature highlighting different parts of the WWOZ world that you may have missed this week, including unique WWOZ programming and video, plus New Orleans events, artists, places, features, and more. For the week ending April 15, 2016: 1. This ... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 04/15/16

Sat, 04/16/16

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 Pearl Time Willie Mitchell 02:29 Soul Serenade '68 2016/4/15 22:03:44 2 Last Mile Of The Way The Minits 03:43 Deep Soul Discoveries Vol.1 2016/4/15 22:06:29 3 ... Read more

Recipe: Turkey Wing Gumbo

Fri, 04/15/16

If you like the Pheasant, Quail and Andouille Gumbothat Prejean's sells at Jazz Fest, you'll like this dark roux-based gumbo. A couple of non-traditional techniques (browning the sausage and using freshly ground chile powder) give extra depth of flavor. Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for April, 2016

Fri, 04/15/16

In This Issue New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, April 22 - May 1 WWOZ Piano Night, April 25 Live Broadcast: Bootleg Duo, April 27 Livewire Music Calendar Owns the Night during Jazz Fest Meet the Staff: Jorge Fuentes, WWOZ's Operations Dir... Read more

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