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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.

The Importance of Community Radio

Thu, 10/11/07
Authored by David Weinberg
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... Read more

In Memory of George Brumat

Thu, 09/27/07
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... Read more

First Book Comes to New Orleans

Thu, 09/27/07
Authored by David Weinberg
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 ... Read more

A Memorial for the Great Wilson Turbinton a.k.a Willie Tee

Wed, 09/19/07
Authored by David Kunian
A 6-minute piece about Willie Tee, the late great keyboardist, producer, writer, and singer for the Gaturs and the Wild Magnolias, among others. Read more

City Park's Mow-Rons

Sat, 09/08/07
Authored by Eve Abrams
With their push mowers and weed-whackers, New Orleanians are making City Park beautiful again. Eve Abrams brings us this story. Read more

A Tribute to Thorny Penfield, R.I.P.

Fri, 09/07/07
Authored by David Kunian
This is a radio tribute to the late Thorny Penfield, music fan and catalyst extrordinaire. Read more

Silent Second Line

Mon, 08/27/07
Authored by David Weinberg
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... Read more

The Wild Mohicans

Thu, 08/16/07
Authored by David Weinberg
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... Read more

Street Talk Visits Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu

Wed, 08/08/07
Authored by George Ingmire
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. Read more

A Mighty Oak Has Fallen

Thu, 07/26/07
Douglas Redd Memorial On Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 9:23 a.m. Douglas Redd, beloved founder and Artistic Director for Efforts of Grace, Inc. and Ashé Cultural Arts Center, was welcomed to the realm of the ancestors. His spirit and legacy lives on and will be remembered ... Read more

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