According to Herlin Riley, the modern drum kit was developed in New Orleans, so who better than Stanton Moore of Galactic (and, of course, the Stanton Moore Trio) to conduct a video tour of the modern drum kit? Definitely worth a look. Read more

This week’s program is part 2 of a 3 part series, celebrating 4 years of “New Orleans All the Way Live.” Today, we meet up with some of the chefs, cooks and other culinary caretakers. Tee Eva talks about fried grits, chef Susan Spicer explains how travel has influenced her co... Read more

Sweet news for lovers of WWOZ's frosty Jazz Fest treat: Mango Freeze is now available 364 days a year at Morning Call's City Park location, which is open 24/7 except on Christmas Day. Read more

Students from the Red Wolf Brass Band make a second appearance at WWOZ Read more

  At noon today, students from the the Red Wolf Brass Band of Riverdale Middle School in Old Jefferson will be performing in the 'OZ studio. It's the latest installment of Cuttin' Class, made possible by Coventry Health Care of Louisiana.   The program is named for informal... Read more

Here's a newish music video (out earlier this month) that's worth a look. Its title, "Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns - Bloody Sunday Sessions" needs a little elaboration. The song performed is "Miss Otis Regrets", a 1934 Cole Porter number, and it's done in a mule c... Read more

This week join Alski as he gets up way too early and Scott as he stays up past his bedtime. The Morning Set hosted by Alski Thursday May 23 6-9 am. The Rhythm Room hosted by Scott Bourne Friday May 24 10 pm to 12am. Read more

This week’s program is part 1 of a 3 part series, celebrating 4 years of “New Orleans All the Way Live” with live music recorded at festivals, in clubs and a house party in the Musician’s Village. The featured musicians on this week's anniversary episode include Paul San... Read more

It's finally starting to get hot, and the music & festival fun just gets better as the temperature increases. Check out some of the music festivals and other diversions in and around greater New Orleans this summer. Beausoleil (left) plays June 9 at the LA Cajun-Zydeco Festival. Read more