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Films at French Quarter Fest

Thu, 04/07/16
Authored by Carrie Booher
Le Petit will host the Film Festival portion of French Quarter Festival again this year with another stellar lineup of films that are free and open to the public. The Theatre is located at 616 St. Peter. Full schedule with film synopses: Friday, April 8 11a A Tribute To T... Read more

WWOZ Announces New Chief Operating Officer

Wed, 04/06/16
Authored by WWOZ Board
Press release:WWOZ welcomes an important new member to its management team: Arthur Cohen, who will serve as the station’s Chief Operating Officer. Arthur has 38 years’ experience in public radio, having most recently served eight years as president of the Public Radio Progr... Read more

Piano Night artist feature: Monty Alexander - Harlem Kingston Express

Wed, 04/06/16
Authored by Carrie Booher
In a career spanning five decades, pianist Monty Alexander has built a reputation exploring and bridging the worlds of American jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica, finding in each a sincere spirit of musical expression. In the process, he has performed ... Read more

New music spotlight: Anders Osborne

Tue, 04/05/16
Authored by Carrie Booher
Anders Osborne has a wonderfully rich Americana sound-- one that's all the more impressive when you find out he grew up in Sweden. Osborne has lived in New Orleans for more than three decades and has readily absorbed all of the sounds of the south to create his own music. H... Read more

2016 French Quarter Fest Schedule

Mon, 04/04/16
Authored by Carrie Booher
The 33rd edition of French Quarter Fest happens April 7-10. Some three-quarters of a million people will enjoy over 1500 local musicians (including favorites like Irma Thomas, Bonerama, and Buckwheat Zydeco) playing on 23 stages throughout the Vieux Carré. Read more

Celebrate French Culture, Music & Food at Bal Guinguette this Sunday

Sun, 04/03/16
Authored by Mark LaMaire
Come hear the music of Jacques Brel, Serge Gainsbourg, Edith Piaf, Francois Hardy, Erik Satie & Maurice Ravel as performed by some of New Orleans finest musicians including Helen Gillet, Sarah Quintana, Albinas Prizgintas, Micah McKee, Natalie Mae, Jeff Pagano and more at B... Read more

Block Party playlist covers version 04/02/16

Sat, 04/02/16
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
  Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 Shaft El Michel's Affair 03:27 Truth & Soul presents A Tribute to Isaac Hayes Web 2016/4/2 18:03:08 2 Higher & Higher The Pioneers 02:29 I Believe In Love 2016/4/2 18:06:55 ... Read more

5 things to know for 4/1

Sat, 04/02/16
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, releases, places, features, and more. For the week ending April 1, 2016: ... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 04/01/16

Sat, 04/02/16
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
  Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 A Message to the World Etubom Rex Williams & His Nigerian Artistes 05:04 Message to the World 2016/4/1 21:58:39 2 Truth Will Set You Free LaBelle 04:59 Back to Now 2016/4/1 ... Read more

Einstein Charter Middle School Brass Band

Thu, 03/31/16
Einstein Charter Middle School Brass Band on Cuttin' Class Read more

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