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Show Host Profile: Hazel, Delta Rambler & Original OZilian

Mon, 11/11/24

--Written by Melissa Milton   NOTE: Our November OZone newsletter incorrectly said Hazel's birthday is December 5.  It's actually December 3!            WWOZ will celebrate its 44th birthday on December 4, one day after longtime show host Hazel the Delta Rambler blows ou... Read more

2024 Holidays New Orleans Style and "New Orleans Eve"

Tue, 11/05/24

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) announced its 2024 Holidays New Orleans Style Concert Series at St. Louis Cathedral and the inaugural New Orleans Eve concert—a festive countdown to the New Year. Presented in partnership with NewOrleans.com, these family-friendly conce... Read more

New Orleans Film Fest 2024

Thu, 10/31/24

Authored by:  Melissa Milton

WWOZ was on hand for the 2024 New Orleans Film Fest, which ran October 16-27 in local theaters and venues throughout the city and virtually! Melissa Milton was on hand for 'OZ to check out a number of music films and a few of local interest. Check out her reviews below! Bl... Read more

Video: James Andrews & the Crescent City All-Stars

Video: Cyril Neville w/Omari Neville & the Fuel, Oct. 2024

Thu, 10/17/24

Cyril Neville joined New Orleans Music Show host Murf Reeves in the studio on Monday, October 7 for a 40-minute set backed by Omari Neville & the Fuel! Check out their performance below. This was only the second performance ever in our brand new Gia Maione Prima Foundation ... Read more

Get an authentic Jazz Fest-style sign from artist Nan Parati

Tue, 10/15/24

Y’all!  Let’s do this again! Festing In Place returns to the WWOZ airwaves October 24-27 and we've got a cool offer: Support WWOZ AND make your living room (or your best friend, or your kids, parents, boss, backyard, dog, or favorite musician) happy with a genuine, bonafid... Read more

Photos: 2024 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest

Sun, 10/13/24

Here are a few highlights from the 2024 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, held in Lafayette Square October 11-13! Special thanks to our volunteer photographers Louis Crispino, Demian Roberts, and Sarah Kehoe for their contributions. We've also got full sets from the entir... Read more

The NOCCA Foundation Celebrates 20th Anniversary of “Home for the Holidays” with a Star-Studded Lineup

Wed, 10/09/24

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The NOCCA Foundation, The Times-Picayune | New Orleans Advocate, and the family of Daniel Price announced the 20th anniversary Celebration of "Home for the Holidays" today. The annual event will be held on Saturday, December 21 at House of Blues New Orleans (225 Decatur Str... Read more

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