WWOZ brings together our local, national and international supporters into a distinctive community that celebrates and strengthens the music, musicians, culture and culture bearers of New Orleans.
On Wednesday November 14th The Brasseurs, Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band, and the Soul Express Brass Band will be at The Maple Leaf to celebrate the release of "En Francais Vol. 2" a compilation of classic rock songs sung entirely in Cajun French. Think: Geno Delafose covering ...
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On this week’s program we combine Cajun and Zydeco music with a visit to Boudin and Beer, an event where 50 chefs from Louisiana and beyond prepare this Cajun specialty sausage of ground meat, pork and rice. During the program, we profile four different chefs and their appro...
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This article is primarily addressed to the station manager or the unfortunate
designate charged with getting a station back on the air, i.e. returning
operations to “business as usual” after a natural disaster has struck.
Perhaps other disaster survivors, including those...
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After the failure of federal levees New Orleans, a group of 31 community radio stations from around the world lent us a much-needed hand as we struggled to stay on the air. Thus was the Katrina Network born. Now, in the aftermath of Sandy, some of those stations need help...
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A touching letter from Wendy Oxenhorn, Executive Director of the Jazz Foundation of America, in which she tells of the hardships being endured by New York musicians in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, and the Jazz Foundation's efforts to help them.
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Join us Wednesday night November 7th from 10:00 p.m. till midnightish as we
have special guest Ted Riederara of Never Records joining us for a very
special show. Ted will be spinning vinyl records manufactured during the past
month he has spent in New Orleans. Ryan Scully w...
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On this week’s program we enjoy an hour of the Iguanas, recorded live by WWOZ at the Rock and Bowl. We also stop by the Rum House for some tacos and visit the Dinner Lab, an underground Supper Club.
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Have you always wanted to show your art to the world at Jazz Fest? The Jazz & Heritage Foundation has teamed up with the Arts Council of New Orleans to make it easier. On November 1 at 12 noon CST they are going to present a webinar explaining everything you need to know befor...
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Are you a Louisiana musician looking to head out on more tours? The Louisiana Offices of Cultural Development and Tourism are teaming up to help. You need to apply by November 16th to be included on a roster of Louisiana musicians that will be touted at national and internatio...
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VOODOO 2012 LA PERFORMERS
* May not reflect most recent schedule changes
At least 46 of 86 (53+%) performers have Louisiana connections. Here is a
program for your Louisiana-flavored 2012 Voodoo Experience:
Anders Osborne – Between the sheer force and potent
l...
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