Film/Video

Video: Alfred Uganda Roberts memorial celebration

Thu, 05/06/21
Alfred Uganda Roberts became an ancestor one year ago (May 5, 2020). On April 11, 2021, a memorial was held for him in Congo Square. Roberts played percussion with numerous New Orleans bands and recorded with, among others, Allen Toussaint, The Meters, Professor Longhair, a... Read more

Video: Piano Night 2021

Tue, 04/27/21
Authored by Carrie Booher
Welcome to WWOZ Piano Night 2021: From Our Homes to Yours! This is a benefit for WWOZ, but as in 2020, no tickets are required. By going virtual we are able to open our doors and make seats to welcome thousands of guests who never would have been able to all fit in the same... Read more

In Memoriam: "Miss Teen" Augustine Germaine Lewis

Wed, 04/07/21
In 2017, the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame collaborated with WWOZ to record an oral history with "Miss Teen" (Augustine Germaine Lewis), who was Spy Girl with the Cheyenne Mardi Gras Indians in New Orleans in the 1940s and 1950s. Miss Teen passed in March 2021. Here are so... Read more

Video: Big Chief David Montana and Washitaw Nation

Fri, 03/19/21
It's St. Joseph's Day in New Orleans and the night of March 19 has, for more than a century, meant that Black Masking Indians step out in neighborhoods across the city to participate in rituals with long histories. The trials and tribulations of making a new Indian suit for... Read more

Video: Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers 'Hold That Tiger'

Fri, 03/12/21
Authored by Carrie Booher
It's the final day of our spring membership drive!!! We wish we could be partyin' at Kermit's Treme Mother In Law Lounge like we were back in 2015, but it's not time yet. It's ALWAYS time to support New Orleans community radio, though! Get in where you fit in and be a part ... Read more

Video: Mardi Gras 2021

Mon, 02/15/21
Authored by Carrie Booher
New Orleanians' creativity can't be dampened by a lack of parades! Here are just a few of the house floats from all over New Orleans that residents designed and installed to celebrate Mardi Gras 2021. Read more

Video: Esther Rose 'How Many Times'

Tue, 01/26/21
Authored by Carrie Booher
Esther Rose released a new video for her song 'How Many Times' today! Check it out below. Read more

Video: Khris Royal & Dark Matter f/Nigel Hall 'I Can't Breathe'

Sun, 12/06/20
Last month, Khris Royal and Dark Matter put out a new video for their song, 'I Can't Breathe,' featuring Nigel Hall. Check it out below.  Read more

Video: Yes Ma'am 'Shoulda Lean'

Sat, 11/21/20
The new song from Yes Ma'am, 'Shoulda Lean,' on the topic of "When she wanna come home with you, but she's too drunk, don't even know your name..."  Chalmette sure is looking different these days. Read more

Video stream: The New Orleans Collection record release party

Fri, 11/13/20
New vinyl albums from Irma Thomas, Little Freddie King, Jon Cleary, and Ellis Marsalis were released yesterday on Newvelle Records! The four artists came together last winter for "The New Orleans Collection," recorded at Esplanade Studios as a tribute to the city's musical ... Read more

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