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5 things to know for 3/10-3/16

Fri, 03/10/17
Authored by Carrie Booher
1) May the luck of the Irish be with us all this weekend as Louisiana's Irish population gears up for St. Patrick's Day and associated revelry. Lafayette is hosting the Celtic Bayou Fest on Friday and Saturday. In New Orleans, The Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade will... Read more

One Love Brass Band 'Boomer' at Congo Square Rhythms Fest

Thu, 03/09/17
Congo Square Rhythms Festival, presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, returns to Armstrong Park March 18-19, 2017. This is the 10th annual presentation of this deeply meaningful and vibrant (and free!) festival that celebrates the many traditions that trac... Read more

Keep N It Real Second Line Parade on Sunday

Thu, 03/09/17

Watch Twerk Thomson live at WWOZ today ~1p

Thu, 03/09/17

2017 Congo Square Rhythms Festival

Wed, 03/08/17
Congo Square Rhythms Festival, presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, returns to Armstrong Park March 18-19, 2017. This is the 10th annual presentation of this deeply meaningful and vibrant (and free!) festival that celebrates the many traditions that trac... Read more

Extended Trio live in studio today ~5:30p

Tue, 03/07/17

New music spotlight: Smoking Time Jazz Club

Tue, 03/07/17
Authored by Chris Saucier
Traditional jazz band, Smoking Time Jazz Club, are back with something to get you off your seat and stomping your feet with their newest album Ain’t We Fortunate! Released on February 8, Ain’t We Fortunate serves as another example of Smoking Time’s commitment to “revive an... Read more

We're Looking for a New General Manager

Mon, 03/06/17

WWOZ Compilation CD #45 Preview

Mon, 03/06/17
We are happy to announce the musicians featured on the Spring 2017 WWOZ Compilation CD, Back in the House. Recorded entirely during our two 2016 pledge drives, and featuring artists like Herlin Riley, Khris Royal, and Irma Thomas playing with Flow Tribe, these tracks are s... Read more

Here & Now At Celtic Bayou Fest 2017

Sun, 03/05/17
Authored by Sharon Armstrong
  New Orleans might be changing beat from the purple, gold, and green of Mardi Gras to forty shades of green for St. Patrick’s Day, but on Friday March 10, 2017, and Saturday March 11, 2017, the celebrations of all things Irish will kick off in Acadiana as the city of Lafa... Read more

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