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The Swingin' Big Band Christmas Show

Thu, 12/18/08

Authored by: The Minister of Swing

We're doing the Swingin' Big Band Christmas show on Friday night at midnight. That's the second day of Christmas according to the song, so two turtle doves for everyone. Read more

Holiday Membership Drive — Day 2

Sun, 12/14/08

See what's going on at the station during the 3-day Holiday Brass Pass Blitz. Here is our daily coverage from Thursday, December 4, including photos of The Palmetto Bug Stompers, members of Grupo Fantasma, WWOZ's birthday cake and more! Read more

Holiday Membership Drive — Day 3

Sun, 12/14/08

See what's going on at the station during the 3-day Holiday Brass Pass Blitz. Here is our daily coverage from Friday, December 5, including photos of Doctor John, George French, Juanita Brooks, Amasa Miller, Charmaine Neville, Germaine Bazzle, James Rivers, Gerald French, Todd... Read more

Ashé: Making Things Happen for 10 Years

Sat, 12/13/08

Authored by: Eve Abrams

Ten years ago, Douglas Redd and Carol Bebelle founded the Ashé Cultural Arts Center, and in so doing, created a home for emerging and established artists to present, create and collaborate in giving life to their art. Read more

Happy Birthday, Jerry Wexler (In Memoriam)

Fri, 12/12/08

Authored by: Tom Morgan

The great Jerry Wexler, best known as a producer with Atlantic Records, played a key role in the careers of Aretha Franklin and Bob Dylan, as well as local luminaries like Professor Longhair, Guitar Slim and Champion Jack Dupree. In celebration of his birthday on January 10, w... Read more

The Best CDs of 2008: Show Host Picks

Fri, 12/12/08

Here are some of the best releases of 2008, handpicked by WWOZ show hosts. Many of the discs are by local New Orleans artists, while others are from national and international acts. See the latest additions to the list and submit your own favorite releases of 2008! Read more

Shrimp Bisque

Fri, 12/12/08

Authored by: Brent Applewhite

This delicious bisque will add some refinement and warmth to your holiday menu — done best with stock made from Louisiana shrimp. Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for December, 2008

Fri, 12/12/08

Dear Listener, On December 4th, WWOZ celebrated its 28th birthday! Times being what they are, we found ourselves in the midst of a three-day, on-air Holiday Brass Pass Blitz. One of my favorite magic moments of the Blitz was hearing bluesman J. Monque'D on Missy Bowen's... Read more

Science and Math Charter School Debate Program

Wed, 12/10/08

Authored by: David Weinberg

One of the biggest problems facing students in low-income neighborhods is a lack of after-school activities. So some schools around the country are paying students to attend after-school programs. One of those schools is right here in New Orleans. Science and Math Charter Scho... Read more

Holiday Membership Drive — Day 1

Thu, 12/04/08

See what's going on in the studio during our 3-day Holiday Brass Pass Blitz. Highlights from Wednesday include a massive blues jam with Big Daddy O, Smoky Greenwell, Leroy Freeman, Roger Martin, Troy Turner, Keenan Knight, Irene Sage, West Bank Mike, Eloise Davis, Tony Frickey... Read more

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