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Video: Sync Up 'Your Band as a Business' - Weds. 5:30p

Tue, 06/26/18

Video & photos: Loyola Jazz Camp on School Groove

Mon, 06/25/18
We welcomed the students from Loyola Jazz Camp in for a special summertime edition of School Groove this afternoon. Check out the performance below, via photo gallery and video of the entire set. These kids are dedicated.     Read more

Loyola Jazz Camp on School Groove, Mon. ~12p

Sun, 06/24/18

The Maafa Comemmoration

Sun, 06/24/18
Video from the Maafa Commemoration 2017, featuring Luther Gray and poet Sunni Patterson. WWOZ filmed the middle of the 6 hour Remembrance and Healing ceremony at the Mississippi riverside. The ceremony began and ended at Congo Square. This year's commemoration will be happe... Read more

Barbara Lynn receives NEA National Heritage Fellowship

Sun, 06/24/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Barbara Lynn, The Empress of Gulf Coast Soul, has been named a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow for 2018. She is one of nine recipients to receive the Fellowship this year. Fellows are honored as those who carry on and contribute to art forms from th... Read more

World Journey 06/23/18

Sat, 06/23/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     A Toi Mado     Bebe Manga     05:13     Amie 2     Sidonie     Malavoi     05:12     La Case A Lucie (LP) 3     nyoka yendara     the green arrows     02:55     4-track recording session 4     El burrito     Conjunto Los Reales Orenses     02:10     El Polvorete 5     ... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 06/22/18

Sat, 06/23/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     Summertime     Sound Dimension     03:03     Mojo Rocksteady Beat 2     Pocomania Day     Lovindeer     06:01     One Day Christian 3     Things I Used To Do (Hollywood 1120)     Earl Gaines     03:13     A Long Time Ago (Singles Collection 1955-75) 4     The Jealous K... Read more

Video: Bruce Daigrepont at WWOZ

Fri, 06/22/18
Bruce Daigrepont and his wife, Sue, joined Black Mold on the New Orleans Music Show this afternoon! Cajun Zydeco Fest is happening at Armstrong Park this weekend, and Bruce will be opening the festival on Saturday at 11a. For more info and whole lineup, click here. Read more

5 things to know for 6/22 - 6/28

Thu, 06/21/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
1) It's the Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Fest in Armstrong Park this weekend! This year's headliners are Grammy Award winners Lost Bayou Ramblers and Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, plus many others excellent performers! Check out the full lineup for this free festival ha... Read more

Video: Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots at WWOZ

Thu, 06/21/18
Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots joined Michael Dominici on the New Orleans Music Show this afternoon! Cajun Zydeco Fest is happening at Armstrong Park this weekend, and this group will be hitting the stage Saturday, June 23 from 4:15-5:30p. For more info and whole lineup, c... Read more

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