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 the eve of the premiere of his latest work, trumpeter Terence Blanchard
speaks about his inspiration and thoughts about A Tale of God's Will.
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This week begins our fall membership drive here at WWOZ, so we will be
discussing all the things that WWOZ does besides play music. I spoke with
station manager David Freedman about why it's important to give to community
radio and what the future holds for not only WWOZ bu...
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New Orleans Jazz Club Owner George Brumat passes away at age 63
George Brumat, owner of Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, died peacefully in his sleep
on Saturday July 7, 2007.
George was more than a beloved figure on the New Orleans music scene. He
opened Snug Harbor in 1983, an...
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First Book is a national organization started to give books to low-income
kids across the country. After Hurricane Katrina, First Book set out to bring
five million books to the Gulf Coast region.
At a recent event held at the New Orleans Public Library, hundreds of books ...
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A 6-minute piece about Willie Tee, the late great keyboardist, producer,
writer, and singer for the Gaturs and the Wild Magnolias, among others.
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On August 26, there will be a silent second-line march from Armstrong Park to
Jackson Square. The march is to raise awareness to many of the issues facing
working musicians in New Orleans.
In this piece we hear from Deacon John, president of the musician's union,
and memb...
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This is the story of the history of the Mardi Gras Indians, and a glimpse at
one tribe in particular and how they are working with other tribes to keep
the tradition alive in the city of New Orleans.
In this piece we hear from the members of the Wild Mohicans as well as
C...
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Street Talk reporter George Ingmire visits with Mitch Landrieu to discuss
initiatives to rebuild the cultural economy of Louisiana.
For more information, visit the World Cultural Economic Forum website.
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