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Mardi Gras Indian practice schedule

Fri, 02/02/18

Louis Armstrong returns as Zulu King: Tricentennial Music Moment

Fri, 02/02/18
"I have traveled all over the world and no place I've ever been could remove the thought in my head that someday I will be the King of the Zulus," Louis Armstrong said. Read more

5 things to know for 2/2 - 2/8

Fri, 02/02/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
1) Parade time! Cork, Oshun, and Cleopatra are on Friday Uptown. Pontchartrain, Choctaw, Freret, Sparta, Pygmalion, 'tit Rex, Chewbacchus, and Mystic Knights of Adonis are on Saturday. Femme Fatale, Carrollton, King Arthur and Merlin, All, and Barkus are on Sunday. Druids a... Read more

Professor Longhair, Dr. John, The Meters: 'Big Chief'

Thu, 02/01/18
The legendary Dr.John, Professor Longhair, Earl King and The Meters perform Big Chief in live grand finale of "Dr. John's New Orleans Swamp" on PBS Soundstage in 1974, Chicago. Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for February 2018

Thu, 02/01/18
In the FEBRUARY 2018 Issue of the 'OZone, WWOZ's monthly newsletter: 2018 Jazz Fest Lineup Announcement | WWOZ Tricentennial Music Moments | Call for Volunteers, Spring Membership Drive | See "Closeup: Tank & the Bangas" Online | Volunteer Spotlight: Veronica Cromwell | Show... Read more

Denise LaSalle 'Juke Joint Woman'

Tue, 01/30/18
Rest in peace to Denise LaSalle, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 78. Here is her performance of 'Juke Joint Woman' at Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival​ 2014. Read more

Cleoma and Joe Falcon make first Cajun music record ever: Tricentennial Music Moment

Mon, 01/29/18
Joe and Cleoma Falcon were considered among the greatest Cajun accordion players ever. Cleoma’s guitar and singing, combined with Joe’s accordion playing, set a standard for Cajun music that still stands today. Read more

Video stream on Weds: Sync Up, Clearing Samples for Your Record and Other Copyright Infringement Issues

Mon, 01/29/18

Video from the weekend of Jan. 26-28, 2018: Krewe du Vieux, Ladies of Unity + more

Mon, 01/29/18
New Orleans was hopping with the first big parades of the season this weekend, plus the Ladies and Men of Unity Second Line Parade on Sunday! Check out these video highlights of Krewe du Vieux, krewedelusion, and the second line parade as captured by the WWOZ video team. Ac... Read more

Community outreach tickets for Jazz Fest 2018

Sun, 01/28/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Each year, The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation supports community involvement in the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival by distributing thousands of free tickets to the world–famous festival of local music and culture. The application deadline is Monday, March 5 a... Read more

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