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Video: Irma Thomas debuts Gia Maione Prima Performance Studio

Fri, 10/04/24

Irma Thomas, live for our inaugural broadcast from WWOZ's brand new Gia Maione Prima Performance Studio! The Soul Queen of New Orleans is a current WWOZ Board Member and a longtime supporter of WWOZ. She has performed live on and for the benefit 'OZ dozens of times over th... Read more

Kris Kristofferson 1935 - 2024 A Soul Tribute. Tonight on "The Rhythm Room" 10pm

Daily Presents: SAVE THE SHORELINE

Sat, 09/28/24

Authored by:  Slangston Hughes

On Saturday, September 28th from 6-10PM at Soule Cafe (2549 Banks Street), Rapbaum's Daily brand collaborates with the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) for Save the Shoreline, a benefit event aimed at raising funds and awareness for Louisiana’s ongoing battle w... Read more

Photos: Young Men Olympian Junior Benevolent Association 2024

Wed, 09/25/24

The Young Men Olympian Junior Benevolent Association (YMO) was founded in 1884. YMO was originally founded to assist community members who were struggling with sickness, debt, and burial costs. The association also started to host an annual second line parade. 140 years lat... Read more

New Orleans Music show 9.23.24 Recap

Photos: Young Men Olympian Benevolent Association 2024

Wed, 09/18/24

The Young Men Olympian, Jr. Benevolent Association held their anniversary parade on September 8 and WWOZ photographer Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee was there to capture the scene. Since their founding in 1884, members would go to a nearby church a few weeks before their annual parad... Read more

The Platter Box That Was…Lives!

Mon, 09/16/24

--Written by Melissa Milton Bob Murret's record collection has superpowers. It can time travel, transporting you back to the New Orleans of the 1950s and 1960s as Bob, best known as WWOZ’s Rare on the Air, spins them every Wednesday night from 7 to 10 pm. That vinyl colle... Read more

Photos: WWOZ Groove Gala 2024

Fri, 09/13/24

The WWOZ Groove Gala returned to Tableau and Le Petit Theatre on Thursday, September 12! This year's Groove Gala performers included Irma Thomas, Kermit Ruffins, Little Freddie King, Wendell Brunious & Tom Hook, Doreen Ketchens, Gerald French, and DJ Neil Pellegrin. It was ... Read more

New Orleans Music Show recap 09.09.24

Big Freedia, Ani DiFranco, and Leyla McCall FREE show for clean economy jobs

Wed, 09/04/24

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

On Friday, September 27, the Queen of Bounce, Big Freedia, is headlining a landmark concert at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans with special guests Ani DiFranco and Leyla McCalla! This event marks the FIRST-EVER mass registration of women for clean economy jobs in U.S. hi... Read more