Film/Video

5 things to know for 6/7 - 6/13

Thu, 06/06/19
1) New Orleans Pride is this weekend! Hit the streets and celebrate diversity Friday through Sunday. The event features a parade, ball, baseball game, and more.  2) The 33rd annual Creole Tomato Fest is happening Saturday and Sunday at the French Market! The festival featu... Read more

Video: St. Joseph's Night 2019

Fri, 05/31/19
WWOZ was in the streets for St. Joseph's Night on March 19, 2019! Here, we caught multiple tribes converging and greeting each other in the 7th Ward. Among those shown are Big Chief Kevin Goodman of the Flaming Arrows, Big Chief Dump of the Young Maasi Hunters, and members ... Read more

After the Fest: Wendell Brunious, David Torkanowsky, Herlin Riley, and Freddie Lonzo

Mon, 05/06/19
The music continued at spots across the city today! Here's Wendell Brunious, David Torkanowsky, Herlin Riley, and Freddie Lonzo performing at Bywater Bakery just a few hours ago. Read more

Young Maasai Hunters step out

Sun, 03/03/19
2018 was the first Mardi Gras for the Young Maasai Hunters, led by Big Chief Dump (Keelian Boyd Sr.). The black masking Indians of New Orleans, commonly known as Mardi Gras Indians, comprise a diverse group that is always evolving. Some participants are born into it, while... Read more

Video: Leyla McCalla 'Money Is King'

Sat, 02/02/19
New Orleans artist Leyla McCalla has a new record, The Capitalist Blues, out now. Check out the video for her first single, 'Money Is King,' below! Read more

Loretta Harrison: Jazz Fest at 50 Flashback

Sat, 01/26/19
Loretta Harrison, founder and owner of Loretta's Authentic Pralines, talks about being a food vendor at Jazz Fest for over 40 years and how deeply the festival has impacted her life. This feature is part of WWOZ's Jazz Fest at 50 Flashback series.  Read more

Video: Twelfth Night 2019

Mon, 01/14/19
It's Carnival time in New Orleans and our video team hit the streets to capture the celebration at the Bywater Bakery's King Cake Kickoff, the Perfect Gentlemen Second Line Parade, Joan of Arc parade, and Vaughan's. See it all below. Happy Carnival!  Read more

'Seeing Music' documentary series launches Feb. 5

Sat, 01/12/19
The New Orleans Film Society (NOFS) announced a new music documentary series titled Seeing Music, which celebrates New Orleans’ hometown heroes by showcasing films by and about New Orleans musicians. Three screenings on February 5th, March 14th, and April 11th will be held ... Read more

Documentary Film A Man And His Trumpet: The Leroy Jones Story Wins Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Award

Wed, 01/09/19
The Louisiana Endowment for Humanities announced today that A Man And His Trumpet: The Leroy Jones Story will be the recipient of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Award For Documentary Film for 2019. The film was directed, shot, and edited by San Francisco filmmak... Read more

Photo highlights from our 38th birthday celebration

Fri, 12/07/18
Tuesday, December 4 was a very special day at WWOZ-- our 38th birthday! We hope you enjoyed the day of wild programming. We welcomed more than 30 musicians into our studio (the small one!) to perform a song each for the audience. It was a great day full of songs, greetings,... Read more

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