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The Annual James Booker show

Tue, 12/18/12

Authored by:  David Kunian

It is that glorious time of year again when we'll celebrate the life, music, and mystique of the Ivory Emperor, the Black Chopin, the Bayou Maharajah, the Black Liberace, Mr. Gonzo, Lil Booker - James Carroll Booker III.  If you don't know, then educate yourself by listenin... Read more

Cajun/Zydeco Music in the Movies

Wed, 12/12/12

Authored by:  Father Ron

Thinking of this, one can turn to other parts of our culture that have been represented in the movies.  So I took some time to look for Cajun and Zydeco music in movies, other than documentaries. The Big Easy (1987) one of the better known movies, features Beausoleil, Buckw... Read more

Archived Podcast of "(Un)Locking D.C. Go-Go" with Thomas Sayers Ellis on the Soul Power Show with Soul Sister, Dec. 1, 2012

Thu, 12/06/12

Authored by:  Soul Sister

On Saturday, December 1, 2012, I had the great pleasure to present poet, photographer, and longtime documenter of Washington DC go-go culture Thomas Sayers Ellis as a special guest on my Soul Power show. Not only did we have an in-depth discussion about go-go music, but TSE... Read more

Happy 32nd Birthday to WWOZ!

Tue, 12/04/12

Authored by:  WWOZ Editors

That's right y'all, pin that dollar, we're celebrating 32 years today! Thank you to all of YOU, the wonderful listerners, musicans, volunteers and friends around the world for keeping us going strong into our 4th decade! Read more

(Un)Locking D.C. Go-Go with Thomas Sayers Ellis on the Soul Power Show, Dec. 1

Tue, 11/20/12

Authored by:  Soul Sister

On Saturday, December 1, you won't want to miss a very special edition of the Soul Power show (8:00-10:00 p.m.) featuring my guest co-host Thomas Sayers Ellis, who will give you the real deal about the D.C. go-go sound that I love so much and have shared with you for years.... Read more

Saturday Midnight - Listener Letters

Sun, 11/18/12

Authored by:  Jamie Dell'Apa

Who listens to my Saturday midnight radio show that originates from the French Quarter?   People who are not your typical Volvo drivin', latte' and tofu feastin,' overly-earnest public radio listeners.   Nope, not to a show that features; "music you've never heard by musici... Read more

New Orleans Fringe Festival takes to stages across the city this week

Sun, 11/11/12

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The 5th Annual New Orleans Fringe Festival hits stages across the city this week with its special and unusual theatrical features. Fringe Fest is where one can catch some of the most innovative and creative theater being performed anywhere in the country today. The Fringe... Read more

Katrina, Sandy and How You Can Help Public Radio

Fri, 11/09/12

Authored by:  Jamie Dell'Apa

Seven years ago, in the post-Katrina world - remember?   The speaker of the House of Representatives advocated to abandon New Orleans and New Orleans residents were being removed from the city by the national guard.  There was no WWOZ on the air or internet.  We were losing ... Read more

Tune in Wednesday November 7th 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. as we say goodbye to Never Records

Thu, 11/01/12

Authored by:  A.J. Rodrigue (Boudin Man)

Join us Wednesday night November 7th from 10:00 p.m. till midnightish as we have special guest Ted Riederara of Never Records joining us for a very special show. Ted will be spinning vinyl records manufactured during the past month he has spent in New Orleans. Ryan Scully w... Read more