To hear Duane Williams talk about his lifelong connection to WWOZ, it’s a family affair. And a love affair. Born and raised here in the Crescent City, the show host for Sunday night’s “What’s New” program elaborates: “There’s this constant love and respect for the city amon... Read more

"Festival Season" is technically over, but fear not, because there's a whole summer season of music festival fun ahead around south Louisiana. Check out some of the music festivals and other diversions in and around New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana this summer. Just... Read more

Nothing says NOLA like crawfish! This recipe has tasty crawfish tails (you can use fresh or frozen), crispy air-fried potatoes and a cayenne-cheddar mornay sauce, giving a perfect bite every time. This recipe comes to us from Chef/Owner Brian Landry of Jack Rose, located at... Read more

Arhoolie Records founder Chris Strachwitz died Friday, May 5 at his Marin County assisted care living facility from complications with congestive heart failure, the Arhoolie Foundation announced today. He was 91 years old. German-born Strachwitz went from an enthusiastic am... Read more

Just a few photo highlights from the second weekend of Jazz Fest 2023! More photos to come as the festival continues. Special thanks to our volunteer photographers, Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, Louis Crispino, Michele Goldfarb, Bill Sasser, Demian Roberts, Tom Pumphret, MJ Mastro... Read more

Check out these wonderful pictures from a sold out WWOZ Piano Night on Monday, May 1, 2023 at House of Blues! Thank you to everyone who came out to support WWOZ at our flagship annual fundraiser. Very special thanks to our volunteer photographers Marc PoKempner, Sarah Kehoe... Read more

WWOZ and Jazz Fest are celebrating Arhoolie Records this week! Both 'OZ and the festival have a long association with Arhoolie. This weekend, check out the photo exhibit in Grandstand at Jazz Fest highlighting the work of Arhoolie Records founder Chris Scrachwitz. On Frida... Read more

Just a few photo highlights from the first weekend of Jazz Fest 2023! More photos to come as the festival continues. Special thanks to our volunteer photographers, Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, Michele Goldfarb, Louis Crispino, Bill Sasser, Demian Roberts, Tom Pumphret, MJ Mastrog... Read more

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It can be a challenge to choose who to see or what to eat with so many amazing options at Jazz Fest and in New Orleans! Whether you're new to the Fest or just looking for something new, WWOZ's show hosts have some recommendations on how to feed your mind, soul, and body ove... Read more