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Video: KIPP Morial Wolfpack Brass Band on School Groove

Tue, 04/17/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
We were happy to welcome the students of the KIPP Morial Wolfpack Brass Band into our studio for the April edition of School Groove this afternoon! These are middle school students led by Mr. Kelvin Harrison Sr and Mr. Alan Dejan. Check out their performance below. Read more

Joe Krown at WWOZ for French Quarter Fest 2018

Mon, 04/16/18
Joe Krown joined host Leslie Cooper in the studio on Sunday as part of our French Quarter Fest broadcast! He also spoke about some special features coming up at the upcoming WWOZ Piano Night-- our 30th Annual! Check it out below. Read more

Photo highlights from Day 4 of French Quarter Fest 2018

Mon, 04/16/18
Day 3 was rained out but we were back in business for the final day of French Quarter Fest 2018! The sounds of New Orleans music traveled through the Quarter on this sunny, breezy, and cool day. Check out some photo highlights from photographers Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, Michel... Read more

Zachary Richard at WWOZ for French Quarter Fest 2018

Sun, 04/15/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Zachary Richard joined host Ron Phillips in the studio on Friday as part of our French Quarter Fest broadcast! Check it out below. Read more

Video: Andrew Duhon at WWOZ for French Quarter Fest

Sun, 04/15/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Andrew Duhon joined us in the studio this afternoon as part of our French Quarter Fest broadcast! Check it out below. Read more

Video: Helen Gillet at WWOZ for French Quarter Fest

Sun, 04/15/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Helen Gillet joined us in the studio this afternoon as part of our French Quarter Fest broadcast! Check it out below. Read more

Video: John Papa Gros at WWOZ for French Quarter Fest

Sun, 04/15/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
John Papa Gros joined us in the studio this afternoon as part of our French Quarter Fest broadcast! Check it out below. Read more

Video from Day 1 at French Quarter Fest

Sun, 04/15/18
The WWOZ Video team hit the streets to capture some of the sounds and sights of French Quarter Fest's first day! Check out these highlights from Thursday, featuring stages at Jackson Square and on Decatur.  Read more

Photo highlights from Day 2 of French Quarter Fest 2018

Sat, 04/14/18
Day 2 of French Quarter Fest 2018 is in the books! Check out some of our photo highlights from photographers Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, Keith Kujath, Michael E. McAndrew, and Olivia Greene below. Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 04/13/18

Sat, 04/14/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     She Breaks     Booker T. Jones     04:22     Potato Hole 2     If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)     Staple Singers     04:25     Be What You Are 3     Cryin' in the Streets     Zeshan B     04:16      4     Looking Back     Irma Thomas     02:56     A Woman's Viewpoin... Read more

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