24 years ago (September 12th, 1988), Jamaica was blasted by the then category three storm, Hurricane Gilbert.  On its way to the Yucatan, Gilbert became a huge category five hurricane with 185mph winds and a then record-setting 888 millibars of low pressure.   "Gilbert," li... Read more

On today’s program, we jump into a car with the one and only Walter Wolfman Washington for an hour of not just music but also a road trip to a local clothing store. Tune in as we drive and talk about music, shoes, and his music mentors. I also stop by Willie Mae’s Scotch Hous... Read more

Various New Orleans Celtic groups will be performing this weekend at the popular Mississippi CelticFest in Jackson, Mississippi.   For the New Orleans Strathspey and Reel Society this will be their 10 year anniversary in Jackson and they plan to mix it up.  “In New Orleans t... Read more

I would like to ask for a little help from the WWOZ listeners. As a result of my having to most complete collection of WWOZ CD's I have become the archievist for the collection. I need your help with two of the CD's. CD number 2 and number 9. For #2, I need to borrow a copy... Read more

Whether you’re doing the Mississippi Slow Drag or the New Orleans Shuffle, you’re in the right place. During the program, we’ll be exploring music from the 1920s, when Blues and Jazz were musically closer with Luke Winslow-King, and then continue on into the 30s and 40s where ... Read more

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  New Orleans radio - Saturday night from midnight until 3am Sunday.                                 Hear a sample with this player:         Read more

Entergy trucks, neighbors and friendly strangers asking how I'm doing how I fared, Mississippi river bike ride, lights being fixed on Canal Street, news crews packing it up yet some still trying to get the story disappointed they didn't get their Katrina anniversary Emmy wi... Read more

I hope to be able to present a South African edition of the World Journey this Saturday and feature music that I learned about and picked up while I was there with the WWOZ team that went to the Joy of Jazz Festival in Johannesburg last week.  It was the end of a dry winter... Read more

New Orleans is a city of endless possibilities. 48 hours will be just enough to tantalize your taste buds and convince you to come running back for more at first chance. No need to rush! New Orleans moves at a pace unlike any other place. Stroll the quarter, rent a bike and... Read more