WWOZ brings together our local, national and international supporters into a distinctive community that celebrates and strengthens the music, musicians, culture and culture bearers of New Orleans.
Having just got back from the North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas, I have
never been so glad of what is commonly referred to as ‘New-Orleans-Time'.
I mean, don't get me wrong, it can be quite annoying when you find yourself
waiting in a bar until 9 PM for friends who swo...
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Happy first birthday, NOATWL! The audio documentary series, produced and hosted by ‘OZ deejay George Ingmire, investigates New Orleans culture against a backdrop of music, food, and live events. Here’s a peek behind the scenes as we chat with the man behind this syndicated WWO...
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Check out these highlights from our Spring 2010 Membership Drive! We had
dozens of great New Orleans musicians stop in to perform and chat live on the
air — all to get YOU to help support 'OZ and the music of New Orleans. And
we thank all of our volunteers, staff, musicians...
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This Thursday Jason Moran, fabulous pianist and composer extraordinaire,
will stop by the studio before going on to Snug Harbor for his appearance
with the brilliant Herlin Riley.
This young Houston native now resides in Brooklyn and has played with
Cassandra Wilson, Stev...
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Bob Andrews has been in the music scene since the late 60s, taking part in UK
Pub Rock before going to produce a number of great records including "There
She Goes" by The Las. He made his way to New Orleans in the early 90s -
collaborating with everybody from Marva Wright t...
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Join us Wednesday March 3rd when the small hand on the clock is on ten and
the big hand is on twelve as we play at least two hours of the music of our
"Musical Heroes" Dave Bartholomew and Cosimo Matassa.
Dave Bartholomew and Cosimo Matassa and the 60th Anniversary of Fats ...
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NOATWL celebrates its first birthday! We'll feature the first-year
highlights, from the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Little Freddie King to the
hangover cure known as yakamein and Willie Mae's award-winning chicken. Tune
in as we turn the groove up to 11 for the next 60 minut...
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Conference of the Birds Heavy D's Monday morning (6am to 9am) jazz show
usually starts with Dave Holland's Conference of the Birds. I hadn't heard
this piece since 1977 when my fellow deli workers discussed this piece
through an entire lunch rush. We were always looking ...
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French Quarter Fest is just around the corner! Tune in online or on the airwaves to catch plenty of live broadcasts from the 26th annual free music festival, including the Honey Island Swamp Band, Astral Project, Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr. & the Wild Magnolias, The Revealers, and...
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