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Coconut Quatro Leche' Cake

Mon, 12/16/13

Authored by: Big D

I prepared a cake for the desert table during the WWOZ holiday/birthday party last Friday. Many people expressed to me how much they enjoyed the cake, asked for the recipe and even offer to purchase one for an upcoming party. SO.... If you would like the recipe please email... Read more

Susan Cowsill, "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch"

Mon, 12/16/13

Authored by: David Stafford

Here's Susan Cowsill with a raucous (and hilarious) rendition of "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" on December 11, 2009 at Chickie Wah Wah, during the CD release party for Threadhead Records' A Very Threadhead Holiday compilation CD. That's Matt Perrine and Craig Klein on hor... Read more

Behind the Scenes with Anders Osborne

Fri, 12/13/13

Authored by: David Stafford

In this short (3 min, 30 sec), beautifully produced piece from Yamaha Music Group, Anders Osborne talks about his life and music, his song writing process ("The songs are what's calling me"), and more. It was shot behind the scenes during an "All Access" photo shoot in Wash... Read more

Artifacts: 33 Years of WWOZ History in Images

Thu, 12/12/13

Authored by: David Stafford

WWOZ is 33 years old--and yet we feel so young! Please join us on Thursday, December 5 and Saturday, December 7 to celebrate. On December 5, we'll be at the place where it all started, back in December of 1980: Tipitina's. And on Saturday, December 7, WWOZ and Kermit Ruffins i... Read more

In Memoriam: Larry McKinley

Tue, 12/10/13

Larry McKinley, Minit Records co-founder and voice of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, has died at the age of 85. Funeral arrangements are pending, and the family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the NOJHF&F capital campaign in Larry’s name. Read more

ReNew Cultural Arts Academy

Tue, 12/10/13

Students from the ReNew Cultural Academy visit WWOZ Read more

Louisiana's 2014 Grammy Nominees

Tue, 12/10/13

Authored by: David Stafford

Congratulations to Louisiana's 2014 Grammy nominees, listed below, led by double-nominee Allen Toussaint. The 56th Annual Grammy Awards happen on January 26, 2014. Allen Toussaint Best Americana Album: Songbook, and Best American Roots Song: "Shrimp Po-Boy, Dressed" Bobby ... Read more

Recipe: Christmas Turkey with Cornbread-Andouille Stuffing

Mon, 12/09/13

It's Christmas time down the bayou! Get ready for the holiday season with this recipe courtesy of Chef Matt Murphy and The Ritz-Carlton of New Orleans. Read more

Dr. John and Herlin Riley with Bob French, Part 3 of 3

Mon, 12/09/13

Part 3 of 3. Dr. John and Herlin Riley talk with the late (and much missed) Bob French in April of 2007. They talk about the crack in the Liberty Bell, James Black, Dave Bartholomew's excellence as a player of the blues, and all kind of stuff. Part 1 Part 2 Read more

Interview Archive: Bob French talks with Dr. John and Herlin Riley

Mon, 12/09/13

Listen to this wide-ranging, three-part conversation between the the late Bob French, Dr. John, and Herlin Riley. Among the topics: the crack in the Liberty Bell, George Bush second lining, and the excellence of Dave Bartholomew. Read more

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