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2 Songs about 'OZ - Dukes of Dixieland & Alex McMurray

Thu, 11/07/13
On the first Wednesday of our Fall 2013 Membership Drive, two visitors to our studio performed songs about WWOZ. The Dukes of Dixieland did "Get Hip to 'OZ" and Alex McMurray did "Phones Will Be Ringing". Check 'em both out! Read more

Music Video: Tab Benoit (& friends), "Will The Circle Be Unbroken"

Thu, 11/07/13
Authored by David Stafford
I can't tell you the exact circumstances of this performance of the hymn "Will The Circle Be Unbroken", but it comes from Tab Benoit's YouTube Channel, which describles it thusly: "Tab Benoit, Louisiana Leroux, Jim Lauderdale, Kim Wilson, Johnny Sansone, Waylon Thibodeaux, ... Read more

Fall Membership Drive: Day 2 Highlights

Wed, 11/06/13
Authored by David Stafford
A great second day of our fall membership drive is in the books. See below for a photogallery of Day 2 highlights. And click here for a complete list of the people who made Day 2 possible: show hosts and pitchers, musicians, phone bank volunteers, and food donors. Read more

Fall Membership Drive: Day 1 Highlights

Wed, 11/06/13
Authored by David Stafford
An awesome first day of our fall membership drive is in the books. See below for a photogallery of Day 1 highlights. And click here for a complete list of the people who made Day 1 possible: show hosts and pitchers, musicians, phone bank volunteers, and food donors. Read more

'OZ Member Night at the CAC: Kronos Quartet

Wed, 11/06/13
The Contemporary Arts Center at 900 Camp Street is excited to welcome WWOZ members with a reduced ticket price to see Kronos Quartet on Thursday November 14th. The show will be at 8:00 pm in the CAC Warehouse. 'OZ members will save $5 off the ticket price by calling the CAC ... Read more

Music video: Flow Tribe, "Fiya on Esplanade"

Wed, 11/06/13
Authored by David Stafford
Check out New Orleans funk-rockers Flow Tribe doing "Fiya on Esplanade", recorded last April at the 2013 Rhythm N' Blooms Festival in Knoxville, TN.   Read more

Fall Pledge Drive Kicks Off

Tue, 11/05/13
Authored by Danielle Dietze
The WWOZ Fall Pledge Drive has commenced! If you like what you hear, show your support. You can pledge here or call in during your favorite show at 1-877-907-6999. See below for a photo gallery of some of today's special highlights. As always, thanks for tuning in.   Tomorr... Read more

"Gem Sessions" feat. Jamison Ross & JoyRide - Nov. 18 at Little Gem Saloon

Tue, 11/05/13
Authored by Soul Sister
WWOZ, Little Gem Saloon, Soul Sister, and Lura Belle Productions present “Gem Sessions” featuring Jamison Ross & JoyRide Monday, November 18, 2013 2 shows: 8:00 and 10:00 p.m. (Doors at 7:00 and 9:30pm) Little Gem Saloon, 445 S. Rampart St. at Poydras, New Orleans, LA, 701... Read more

Member Quotes - 1

Tue, 11/05/13
Authored by David Stafford
Our members do a great job at articulating what's great about the station. Here are some quotes from our last drive: Ruth - Philadelphia: I live only part of the year in NO and when I'm in Philly for the rest of the year, y'all are my lifeline to my beloved city. I stream O... Read more

Why Support WWOZ?

Tue, 11/05/13
Authored by Danielle Dietze
OZ's founders, Jerry and Walter Brock, knew a good thing when they heard it. The brothers set out to share New Orleans culture with the world, and it is this passion that keeps 'OZ alive. From the swampy city and across the globe, WWOZ is your 24 hour listener-supported, vo... Read more

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