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Class Got Brass competition Sunday

Tue, 03/28/23
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s Class Got Brass competition takes place on Sunday, April 2! The event will be held at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center (1225 N. Rampart Street). Class Got Brass is free and open to the public. Louisiana middle an... Read more

Photos: Treme Creole Gumbo and Congo Square Rhythms Fests 2023

Mon, 03/27/23
A few photo highlights from a beautiful Treme Creole Gumbo Fest and Congo Square Rhythms Festival over the weekend! These festivals, presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, take place concurrently in Armstrong Park each March.  Special thanks to our volunt... Read more

New Generation, Revolution Second Line Parades this weekend

Thu, 03/23/23

Photos: Super Sunday 2023

Wed, 03/22/23
Scenes from Uptown Super Sunday on March 19, 2023! The Mardi Gras Indians were out on the streets to show their amazing art, accompanied by Baby Dolls, second line dancers, and brass bands. This annual event is centered around A.L. Davis Park at the corner of Washington Ave... Read more

Hello Remember Me: A Tribute to Jimmy Donley

Mon, 03/20/23
Authored by Neil Pellegrin
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of his passing, Gulf Coast songwriting genius James Kenneth Donley will be the spotlight of The '50s R&B Show this week. Jimmy Donley's music starkly reflected his life experiences. Often digging deep into his personal heartaches, Donley... Read more

Video: Uptown Super Sunday 2023

Mon, 03/20/23
Scenes from Uptown Super Sunday on March 19, 2023! The Mardi Gras Indians were out on the streets to show their amazing art, accompanied by Baby Dolls, second line dancers, and brass bands. This annual event is centered around A.L. Davis Park at the corner of Washington Ave... Read more

New Orleans Brass Fest

Thu, 03/16/23
Authored by Carrie Booher
The New Orleans Brass Fest returns to Armstrong Park for its 5th annual celebration of all things brass this Sunday, March 19 from 12-8pm! SCHEDULE 12-1pm Knockas Brass Band 1:15-1:45pm Shorty Foundation Brass Band 2-2:30pm Young Heroes Brass Band 2:35-2:45pm Vision and Miss... Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for March 2023

Thu, 03/16/23
  In the MARCH 2023 Issue of the 'OZone, WWOZ's monthly newsletter: Join Us for Piano Night, Monday, May 1 | We Can't Thank You Enough! | Mar 25-26: Treme Creole Gumbo + Congo Square Rhythms Festival | Tom Dent Congo Square Lecture | Big Weekend: Second Lines, Uptown Sup... Read more

Festival Season is Here

Wed, 03/15/23
Authored by Old Man River
Happy Festival Season! We kicked off festival season in fine fashion here in New Orleans this past weekend with the Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival an incredible celebration of the life and music of Danny Barker. Now as the spring festivals commence it’s just in tim... Read more

Video: Music Box Village

Fri, 03/10/23
The Music Box Village starts their spring season of programming and events today (Friday, March 10)! Here's a peek into what was new at this unique venue last season. They'll be hosting an opening party tonight starting at 5pm, all ages are welcome. Details at musicboxvilla... Read more

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