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In Memoriam: John Sinclair

Tue, 04/02/24

Legendary counterculture figure John Sinclair died today at the age of 82. In addition to his many accomplishments listed elsewhere, he was a major fixture at WWOZ for many years. From his arrival in New Orleans in 1992 to his departure for Amsterdam in 2003, he was activ... Read more

In Memoriam: Valerie "The Problem Child" Kacprzak

Sun, 03/31/24

We are heartbroken to share the news that longtime WWOZ host "The Problem Child" Valerie Kacprzak died on Saturday morning, March 30. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family. Arrangements will be private. On behalf of the entire WWOZ family, our thoughts and best w... Read more

Tribute to Eddie Powers on the '50s R&B Show

Thu, 03/28/24

Authored by:  Neil Pellegrin

In case you missed it! '50s R&B Show host Neil Pellegrin shared a tribute to Eddie Powers on Tuesday night. Hear it now on our 2-week archive at this link. New Orleans native Eddie Powers' first local smash was a fortuitous one. Earl Stanley and his band, the Stereos, were... Read more

Photos: Super Sunday 2024

Wed, 03/27/24

Scenes from Uptown Super Sunday on March 24, 2024! The Mardi Gras Indians were out on the streets to show their amazing art, accompanied by Baby Dolls, second line dancers, and brass bands. This annual event is centered around A.L. Davis Park at the corner of Washington Ave... Read more

WWOZ wins Prestige Award for Jazz Fest 2023 live broadcast

Fri, 03/22/24

WWOZ was recognized with a Prestige Award by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters this afternoon for Best Live On-Site Remote Broadcast for our live broadcast from Jazz Fest 2023! This award recognizes the state's best single or series of announcements made directly fr... Read more

Louisiana's Broadcaster of the Year: Beth Arroyo Utterback!

Fri, 03/22/24

Congratulations to WWOZ GM Beth Arroyo Utterback for receiving this important honor! The Broadcaster of the Year Award is presented to a radio owner or general/station manager who has, in the opinion of the judges, provided significant contributions and service to the broad... Read more

WWOZ's Beth Arroyo Utterback named Broadcaster of the Year by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters

Fri, 03/22/24

Congratulations to WWOZ GM Beth Arroyo Utterback for receiving this important honor! The Broadcaster of the Year Award is presented to a radio owner or general/station manager who has, in the opinion of the judges, provided significant contributions and service to the broad... Read more

Photos: St. Joseph's Night 2024

Wed, 03/20/24

The Black Masking Indians of New Orleans were in the streets for St. Joseph's Night last night and one of our volunteer photographers, Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, was out to capture some of the striking moments as the Indians donned their elaborate suits of beads and feathers in ... Read more

Video: St. Joseph's Night 2024

Wed, 03/20/24

In the streets for St. Joseph's Night 2024! When the 9th Ward Hunters met up with the 9th Ward Seminoles on Forstall Street in the Lower 9th Ward, their Big Chiefs (Romeo Bougere and Keitoe Jones, respectively) confronted each other, eventually made peace, and then they wen... Read more

Jerry Lenaz, Walking Encyclopedia of the Air Waves

Mon, 03/18/24

--Written by Melissa Milton It’s Friday, and you’re wondering what to do after work, where to meet up with your friends. Or, you’re in town visiting because, you know, New Orleans music, so you tune in to WWOZ and, at the top of every odd hour, one of the station’s most se... Read more