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'OZone Email Newsletter for June 2024

Wed, 06/12/24

In the JUNE 2024 Issue of the 'OZone, WWOZ's monthly newsletter: Groove Gala Happens Thursday, September 12 | | In Memoriam: David Freedman | Mary Cornelius, Guardian of the Groove | Video: Cyril Neville's Tribute to Big Chief Jolly | Tipitina's "Free Friday" Series | ... Read more

Video: Cyril Neville's tribute to the Wild Tchoupitoulas

Wed, 06/12/24

Earlier this year, Cyril Neville produced a tribute concert to honor the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Wild Tchoupitoulas Mardi Gras Indian tribe by his uncle Big Chief Jolly (George Landry) in 1974 — and the eponymous Wild Tchoupitoulas album recorded in 1976. Ou... Read more

In Memoriam: David Freedman

Tue, 06/11/24

David Freedman, who served as General Manager of New Orleans radio station WWOZ from 1992 to 2016, has passed away at the age of 80. David was instrumental in the station’s growth and evolution over the years. During his quarter-century with the station, WWOZ transformed fr... Read more

Murf's show recap 6.10.24

Mon, 06/10/24

Hello Guardians of the Groove, I have been wanting to do this for awhile, recapping my show, so I do not forget any awesomeness that may have happened. I started with a tribute to Dr. John. The good doctor passed away June 6th 2019 and I missed last Thursday so I settle... Read more

An Oasis in the Bayous

Mon, 06/10/24

--Written by Melissa Milton Twice a week, on Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings, the leader of the Original Tuxedo Band, drummer Gerald French, cozies up to the microphone in the WWOZ studio and brings us, as he says, "more platter, less chatter." If you’re tuning in ... Read more

Thank you, Mary Cornelius

Fri, 06/07/24

WWOZ is deeply grateful for the generous bequest left by Guardian of the Groove Mary Cornelius, Ph.D., who passed away in December following a long illness. Mary spent her professional career finding ways to naturally control pests like termites without harming the planet.... Read more

Video: Bob Dylan Tribute on his 83rd birthday

Tue, 05/28/24

Happy birthday, Bob Dylan!!! On his 83rd birthday (Friday, May 24, 2024), WWOZ video streamed live from the Bob Dylan tribute show at the Broadside. Check out the full show in the player above! Performers include Brian Stoltz, Papa Mali, Johnny Sansone, Alex McMurray, Bil... Read more

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Rolls Out Staggered Grant Program; Starts with Education Grants for Schools and Nonprofit Organizations

Thu, 05/23/24

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is excited to announce the opening of its Community Partnership Grant program. The Foundation begins its grant application season with a staggered opening date. Open today are the Education In-School and Education After-School cate... Read more

2024 Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Fest: May 31-June 1

Tue, 05/21/24

'OZone Email Newsletter for May 2024

Wed, 05/15/24

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