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.
In the past, we have lost some of our most beloved musicians and friends who've shared their art with us and contributed richness to the musical tapestry of New Orleans and the world.
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Gloria Powers, a long time supporter of the art, music and culture of New Orleans, passed away on February 7th. She will be sorely missed by the New Orleans music community as we celebrate her favorite time of the year.
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On today’s show, John Ellis and Double Wide provides the musical mischief,
recorded live at the Blue Nile on Frenchman Street in New Orleans. As for
food, we walk the culinary tightrope between some hearty fried pork belly and
a salad of seasonal offerings, all brought to y...
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A space for kids to discover their talents and celebrate their own amazing
culture: second lines, brass bands, Mardi Gras Indians and more - that's what
the Original Big 7 Cultural Division provides. Take the Red Flame Hunters:
the Big 7's own Mardi Gras Indian tribe, compo...
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This Friday, February 3rd from 6 to 9 a.m. during the Friday Morning Set and
at The Jazz Crossroads we observe the birthday of (and I play a request from)
a man who was a WWOZ show host for 24 years! You also can hear music from
some recent local music award winners, and tw...
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On this week’s program, we enjoy the music of Kermit Ruffins, Glen David
Andrews and Soul Rebels Brass Band. We also grab a burger, either grass-fed
beef or vegetarian (take your pick) at Cowbell, a restaurant in the Riverbend
section of New Orleans. And then we meet up wit...
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