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Interview: Edward Jackson III of TBC Brass Band

Sat, 07/28/18
Action Jackson sits down with Edward Jackson III of TBC Brass Band. Jackson shares how TBC ("To Be Continued") got their name from a famous New Orleans musician, coming up out of the high school music programs and how the band first got together, playing on Bourbon + much more. Read more

Video: Topsy Chapman & Solid Harmony 'New Orleans Is Great'

Sat, 07/28/18
Satchmo Summer Fest is coming up, starting August 3 and running through August 5! We'll be welcoming musicians into our studio that entire week, starting July 30, for a Satchmo preview series. Check out Topsy Chapman & Solid Harmony performing 'New Orleans Is Great' at WWOZ... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 07/27/18

Sat, 07/28/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     don't give a damn     king cain silvertone band     02:46     movements vol. 8 2     A1 The Things I Can't Change     Willie Banks & The Messengers     04:48     The Things I Can't Change 3     unhappy people     Carl bean & universal love     04:51     All we need is... Read more

Recipes: Watermelon Granita

Fri, 07/27/18
Later summer means watermelon, and making a granita is a great way to consume fresh melon during these steamy months. A granita is kind of like a sno-ball, but made in slow motion. Unlike sorbets, making granitas doesn't require an ice cream freezer or any other special equ... Read more

5 things to know for 7/27 - 8/2

Thu, 07/26/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
1) Satchmo SummerFest starts on Friday, August 3 and we've got an entire week of previews coming your way! Monday, July 30 at noon: Nayo Jones Experience live at WWOZ Tuesday, July 31 on the Trad Jazz show (9-11a): Satchmo Summer Fest staff will join us in the studio to tal... Read more

Video: Ecirb Mueller's Twisted Dixie 'On The Sunny Side Of The Street'

Wed, 07/25/18
Satchmo Summer Fest is coming up, starting August 3 and running through August 5! We'll be welcoming musicians into our studio that entire week, starting July 30, for a Satchmo preview series. Check out Ecirb Mueller's Twisted Dixie performing 'On The Sunny Side of The Stre... Read more

Satchmo SummerFest preview week at WWOZ starts Monday

Tue, 07/24/18

Video: Charmaine Neville 'Hello Dolly'

Mon, 07/23/18
Satchmo Summer Fest is coming up, starting August 3 and running through August 5! We'll be welcoming musicians into our studio that entire week, starting July 30, for a Satchmo preview series. Check out Charmaine Neville's Satchmo reincarnated performance of 'Hello Dolly' a... Read more

WWOZ wins 3 at annual Press Club of New Orleans Awards

Sun, 07/22/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
The 60th Annual Excellence in Journalism Awards were held on Saturday, July 21 and WWOZ walked away with top honors in three categories: 'Best Social Media Campaign' for Takin' It To The Streets, 'Digital Innovation' for A Closer Walk, and 'Lifestyle Blog' for our Show Host... Read more

World Journey 07/21/18

Sat, 07/21/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     Romantik     Tatiana Miath     03:58     Zouk Anthology by Thierry Cham 2     Emthuzini     Alfred Ndima     02:16     Sea Water 3     Bluff     Gamma Express     06:54     Vol. 6 - Têt Colé 4     Ndolam     Betti Betti & T.P. Poly Rythmo     06:02     Goussoufa 5   ... Read more

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