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'OZone Email Newsletter for December, 2016

Wed, 12/07/16

In the December 2016 Issue of the 'OZone, WWOZ's monthly newsletter: 2016 in 100 Photos | Our Year in Video | In Memoriam: Carol Solomon and Herb Hardesty | #TISTHESEASON to Guard the Groove | New on Saturday Mornings: "Weekend New Orleans"" | Photo Essay: Black Men of Labor... Read more

Official playlist from The Soul Ride Friday, December 2nd, 2016

Tue, 12/06/16

6:04am Ray Charles, Crazy Love, duet With Van Morrison from “Genius Loves Company” 6:09am Van Morrison and Georgie Fame, Sack O' Woe from “How Long Has This Been Going On” 6:15am Jeff Beck Freeway Jam from “Blow By Blow” 6:22am Ben Webster Our Love Is Here To Stay from “S... Read more

Playlist for The Soul Ride, 11/25/2016

Tue, 12/06/16

6:01am Ray Charles A SongForYou (LeonRussell) from “MyWorld” 6:06am Allen Toussaint – The Optimism Blues from “Songbook” [Deluxe Edition] 6:09am Lorraine Feather Making It Up As We Go Along from “Language” 6:13am Jaco Pastorius “Amerika” from Punk Jazz: The Jaco Pastorius ... Read more

New music spotlight: Margie Perez

Tue, 12/06/16

Authored by: Chris Saucier

The latest release from Margie Perez, Love Is All, is a collection of dynamic and versatile songs with funk, blues, pop, and Latin influences. Released on November 4, 2016, Love Is All features an impressive and varied lineup of New Orleans musicians giving each song a dist... Read more

In Memoriam: Carol Solomon

Mon, 12/05/16

Carol Solomon, a highly successful businesswoman and longtime WWOZ ally, passed away over the weekend at age 72. As CEO of Peoples Health since 1997, Carol built the company into a regional health care powerhouse with more than 55,000 beneficiaries. Carol was a vocal champ... Read more

Morning Set 12/06/16

Mon, 12/05/16

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 The Times They Are A-Changin' Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood 03:41 Juice 2016/12/5 06:01:55 2 Someone to Watch over Me Etta James 06:04 Time After Time 2016/12/5 06:05:41 3 Dag Nab It Ray Bryant 03:33 Up Above the Rock 2016/12/... Read more

In Memoriam: Herb Hardesty

Mon, 12/05/16

Saxophone great Herb Hardesty passed away Saturday, December 3 at the age of 91. Hardesty performed with Fats Domino for more than five decades, a career spanning all of Fats' major hits starting with 'The Fat Man' in 1949. His famous solos can be heard on the classics 'I'm... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 12/02/16

Sat, 12/03/16

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Don't Turn Your Heater Down Albert King,Steve Cropper,Pop Staples 03:19 Jammed Together 2016/12/2 22:02:20 2 Will the Circle Be Unbroken Mavis Staples 04:16 The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris 2016/12/2 22:05:40 3 The Truth Marches On Al ... Read more

36 Years of WWOZ

Fri, 12/02/16

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Sunday, December 4 is our birthday! WWOZ first hit the airwaves December 4, 1980 and we haven't slowed down since. Help us celebrate 36 years by taking a look at some of the new services we brought to our audience over the last year, as well as some of the highlights from e... Read more

5 things to know for 12/2-12/8

Fri, 12/02/16

Authored by: Carrie Booher

1) A busy holiday season is heating up! Krewe of Jingle, New Orleans official holiday parade, rolls Saturday, December 3 through the CBD and Warehouse District, starting at 1p. Get the route sheet from Downtown NOLA. 2) LUNA Fête returns to Lafayette Square December 7-10 wi... Read more

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