Dozens of brass players, Baby Dolls, and Mardi Gras Indians came out to honor
John "Prince" Gilbert at his funeral on December 30, 2024. At the time of his
passing on December 14, Gilbert played saxophone for Treme Brass Band. He was
also an original member of Rebirth Brass...
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As New Orleans' community radio station, everyone at WWOZ is deeply saddened
by the tragedy that occurred on Bourbon Street early on New Year's Day. We
send our deepest condolences to the victims and their families and friends.
As always, music remains the heartbeat keeping...
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The Mardi Gras season is upon us again! Here's the parade schedule for
2025 (subject to change):
Monday, January 6
5pm Society Des Champs Elysée - Marigny (walking parade only)
7pm Phunny Phorty Phellows - St. Charles streetcar route
followed by Funky Uptown Krewe
8pm Joan ...
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The Mardi Gras season is upon us again! Here's the parade schedule for
2025 (subject to change):
Monday, January 6
5pm Society Des Champs Elysée - Marigny (walking parade only)
7pm Phunny Phorty Phellows - St. Charles streetcar route
followed by Funky Uptown Krewe
8pm Joan ...
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1 Cumbia Del Amor Alex Acosta Y Su Orquesta
02:56 Super Disco Pirata: De Tepito Para El Mundo 1965-1980
2 Eritrean Girl Asmara All Stars 05:06
Eritrea's Got Soul
3 Maman Elise Honoré Avolonto 08:44 Honoré
Avolonto
4 Erkaza...
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Dear Guardians of the Groove,
I am incredibly proud to share with you WWOZ's brand new 2024 Report to the
Community!
I think you'll agree--this is a WOW!
Many thanks to our amazing staff, show hosts, volunteers, musicians, board
and supporters. This is all possible becaus...
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--Written by Melissa Milton
If you want to understand what makes people tick, ask a clinical
psychologist. Or ask a jazz lover. Better yet, ask Charlie B - he’s both,
and a lot more, all rolled into one soft-spoken enthusiast and explorer.
Charles Burchell, aka Charlie ...
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WWOZ Video was on hand for the Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band's live performance
at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center on Saturday, December 7!
'Tis the season for une Fête de Noël with a night of traditional and
lively Cajun music.
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Dear friends,
This is an incredibly important week for WWOZ as we celebrate both our 44th
Birthday and Giving Tuesday at the same time!
44 years ago WWOZ was awarded its federal broadcast license-the only caveat
was that it had to be on the air within 24 hours! Since the s...
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Home is Where the Groove Is and we're thankful to be in our new home!
Thanks and love to YOU and Guardians of the Groove everywhere who make WWOZ
possible.
We hope you enjoy this video. We had fun making it for you!
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