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'OZone Email Newsletter for February 2018

Thu, 02/01/18

In the FEBRUARY 2018 Issue of the 'OZone, WWOZ's monthly newsletter: 2018 Jazz Fest Lineup Announcement | WWOZ Tricentennial Music Moments | Call for Volunteers, Spring Membership Drive | See "Closeup: Tank & the Bangas" Online | Volunteer Spotlight: Veronica Cromwell | Show... Read more

Denise LaSalle 'Juke Joint Woman'

Tue, 01/30/18

Rest in peace to Denise LaSalle, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 78. Here is her performance of 'Juke Joint Woman' at Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival 2014. Read more

Cleoma and Joe Falcon make first Cajun music record ever: Tricentennial Music Moment

Mon, 01/29/18

Joe and Cleoma Falcon were considered among the greatest Cajun accordion players ever. Cleoma’s guitar and singing, combined with Joe’s accordion playing, set a standard for Cajun music that still stands today. Read more

Video stream on Weds: Sync Up, Clearing Samples for Your Record and Other Copyright Infringement Issues

Mon, 01/29/18

New Orleans was hopping with the first big parades of the season this weekend, plus the Ladies and Men of Unity Second Line Parade on Sunday! Check out these video highlights of Krewe du Vieux, krewedelusion, and the second line parade as captured by the WWOZ video team. Ac... Read more

Community outreach tickets for Jazz Fest 2018

Sun, 01/28/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Each year, The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation supports community involvement in the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival by distributing thousands of free tickets to the world–famous festival of local music and culture. The application deadline is Monday, March 5 a... Read more

In Memoriam: Johnny Jackson, Jr.

Sat, 01/27/18

Community leader Johnny Jackson, Jr. passed away Wednesday, January 24 at the age of 74. Jackson was the head of WWOZ's Board of Directors during and following Hurricane Katrina. He also served on the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation's Board from 1975-2013. Jackson ... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 01/26/18

Sat, 01/27/18

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Ode To Billy Joe Pt1 Mighty Flea 02:48 45rpm 2 If you're ready come go with Cynthia Richards 02:41 Here Comes That Feeling Jamaic 3 Gently (Feat. Anthony Hamilton) Booker T. Jones 03:09 Sound The Alarm 4 You Can Have Her ... Read more

5 things to know for 1/26 - 2/1

Fri, 01/26/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

1) Happy Carnival! Krewe du Vieux and krewedelusion roll in New Orleans on Saturday. KdV's theme this year: "Bienville's Wet Dream." And check out the full 2018 Mardi Gras season parade schedule. 2) Sync Up Conference is going year-round! Attend their event on Wednesday, ... Read more