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Video: Valley of Silent Men 2026

Tue, 08/25/26

This is the first few minutes of the 2026-27 second line parading season in New Orleans as Valley of Silent Men step out on August 23, 2026! WWOZ out in the streets with Indi the Doll. The 97-degree heat didn't slow them down at all. The parade went on for four more hours a... Read more

In Memoriam: Jerome "Big Duck" Smith

Mon, 08/24/26

Jerome "Big Duck" Smith, a Freedom Rider, civil rights leader, community organizer, culture bearer, and mentor passed Friday, August 21, 2026 at the age of 87. Smith dedicated his life to justice and to preserving the culture of New Orleans. As a young man, he participated... Read more

54th annual RockyGrass Festival exceeds all expectations

Mon, 08/24/26

Authored by:  Old Man River

          The 54th annual RockyGrass Festival exceeded all of my expectations. RockyGrass takes place in the small town of Lyons Colorado about 50 miles northeast of Denver. From arrival to departure everything was run smooth and the years of experience shined through. The... Read more

World Journey 08 22 26

2026-27 Second Line Parade Schedule Announcement

Tue, 08/11/26

Here's the second line parade schedule for 2026-27! New Orleans is less than two weeks away from the first second line parade of the season when Valley of Silent Men kick it off on Sunday, August 23! Follow along as the season progresses at Takin' It To The Streets, WWOZ's ... Read more

Keeping the Music Alive

Mon, 08/10/26

Show Host Profile: Jim Hobbs   --Written by Melissa Milton Let your eyes wander in the home of Jim Hobbs, longtime co-host of WWOZ’s Sunday afternoon Cajun and Zydeco show, and you’ll see mementos of many decades of festival-going, carnival parade attendance and a deep ex... Read more

 WWOZ Wins Seven Press Club of New Orleans Awards

Sun, 08/09/26

The Press Club of New Orleans' 68th Annual Excellence in Journalism Awards took place on the evening of July 18, and WWOZ had an excellent night, winning two First Place Awards and several other honors! The First Place awards were for General Excellence in Radio and Best Li... Read more

World Journey 8/08/26

Photos: Satchmo SummerFest 2026

Fri, 08/07/26

It was a fantastic weekend celebrating Louis Armstrong at the 2026 Satchmo SummerFest, held in and around the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Bob Gibson was there to capture the scene for WWOZ. Check out his photos below!  Read more

World Journey 8/2/26