The Worldwide Music Expo (WOMEX) was held in Manchester, England last October. These are ten of the artists that were featured at last year's event, introduced by "World Journey" host Logan Schutts. This video features performances from Orchestra Baobab (Senegal), Sahra Hal... Read more

It was a fantastic weekend celebrating Louis Armstrong at the 2025 Satchmo SummerFest, held in and around the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Our photo team was there to capture the scene, and WWOZ welcomed three of this year's performers to our studio in the week leading up to th... Read more

The New Orleans Brass Fest returns to Armstrong Park for its 5th annual celebration of all things brass this Sunday, March 19 from 12-8pm! SCHEDULE 12-1pm Knockas Brass Band 1:15-1:45pm Shorty Foundation Brass Band 2-2:30pm Young Heroes Brass Band 2:35-2:45pm Vision and Miss... Read more

The New Orleans Brass Fest returns to Armstrong Park for its 5th annual celebration of all things brass this Sunday, March 19 from 12-8pm! SCHEDULE 12-1pm Knockas Brass Band 1:15-1:45pm Shorty Foundation Brass Band 2-2:30pm Young Heroes Brass Band 2:35-2:45pm Vision and Miss... Read more

Pull out your dancing shoes and get ready for the 15th annual Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival - four weeks of back to back stellar performances from some of the most beloved Cajun and Zydeco musicians across Louisiana! This multi-day event will take place outdoors at the Ne... Read more

Satchmo SummerFest is returning as a live, in-person event July 31-August 1 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum! The young musicians of the Roots of Music will usher in the celebration with a special block party performance Saturday morning. On Sunday, Kermit Ruffins will close... Read more

UPDATE 10/9: Due to Hurricane Delta, the festival has been rescheduled to Oct. 16, 17, and 18, 2020. For the first time in over 40 years, Festivals Acadiens et Créoles—the world’s largest Cajun and Creole festival—will be hosted virtually, to the world. With the theme "Bon... Read more

The 34th annual Creole Tomato Festival will look different than other years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But, it's happening and we're happy to share this news from the French Market! Join them Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 to celebrate and eat at home. Takeout, f... Read more

The New Orleans Brass Fest returns to Armstrong Park this Saturday, March 7 from 12-8pm! General admission tickets are $10. SCHEDULE 12pm Roots of Music 12:45pm Free Agents Brass Band 1:40pm D.T.A. 2:30pm Da Truth Brass Band 3:30pm Edna Karr Brass Band 3:45pm honoring Derric... Read more