I’ve been supporting WWOZ since the beginning. I’ve always felt great about that participation, and the way WWOZ supported the city, starting with local artists, playing their records.  The first real radio support that The Meters had was from WWOZ. I’m old enough to know ... Read more

Why do I support WWOZ? It would be a long explanation because WWOZ is so many things. WWOZ is a radio station totally unique to the culture and the music of Louisiana and of New Orleans. WWOZ has done so much for me and my career, and people like me - other Zydeco musician... Read more

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A Note from Mark Landesman, host of The Sunday Morning Jazz Set, Sundays from 6-8:30am I support WWOZ because music is an integral part of my life and hosting The Sunday Morning Jazz Set is how I express my love of music. I've listened to music all my life, starting when I... Read more

WWOZ is saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Oliver "Squirky Man" Hunter, Jr. For many years, Oliver was very active in the culture of New Orleans, with the Tambourine and Fan organization and Sudan Social Aid & Pleasure Club, and serving as a Grand Marshal for many ... Read more

Have you ever been in your car on a sunny New Orleans Saturday afternoon, and you have your windows down and maybe Yolanda Estrada is doing Tiene Sabor, and the rhythm of the music seems to jive right along with your car, jiggling and jumping along the uneven streets, throu... Read more

WWOZ is the window to the World for New Orleans and Louisiana music. When Little Freddie King started recording again in the early 90s, it was Jerry Brock and DJ John Sinclair that came to us and introduced our “Gut-Bucket Blues” to the World by way of WWOZ. After many year... Read more

Dear Guardians of the Groove, This is a very exciting time for our beloved WWOZ! Our Spring Membership Drive begins tomorrow and I hope we can count on your support during this pivotal time for our station. You can become a member today at wwoz.org/donate. For the last fe... Read more

Tune in to the '50s R&B Show with host Neil Pellegrin this Tuesday from 7-10pm CT as Barbara Hawkins of The Dixie Cups joins him in the studio! Barbara, along with her sister Rosa Lee Hawkins and their cousin, Joan Marie Johnson, formed the group in the early '60s. They wer... Read more

Well, it’s about to officially be festival season. What is the official kick off for you for your festival season?  For myself, festival season officially kicks off in March with the Suwannee Spring Reunion at the Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park, just a seven hour drive fr... Read more