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Read Our 2024 Report to the Community

Thu, 12/26/24

Here's a report we want to share with all of our listeners: a document that details some of what we do here at WWOZ.    Download the PDF: Read more

Show Host Profile: Charles Burchell--Parallel Universes

Mon, 12/16/24

--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 ... Read more

Video: Bruce Daigrepont - une Fête de Noël

Mon, 12/09/24

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.  Read more

A Message from Beth Arroyo Utterback, General Manager of WWOZ

Mon, 12/02/24

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... Read more

We're Thankful!

Mon, 11/25/24

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! Read more

WWOZ Recognized by New Orleans City Council

Fri, 11/22/24

WWOZ received special recognition from the New Orleans City Council on Thursday, November 21, 2024, honoring former WWOZ General Managers David Freedman and Tim Green, current WWOZ General Manager Beth Arroyo Utterback, founders Walter Brock and Jerry Brock, and “all the st... Read more

Stay Connected: WWOZ on Social Media

Tue, 11/19/24

WWOZ is on a variety of social media networks. Follow, like, share, tag, post, and join in any and all other forms of interacting with us! Facebook: facebook.com/wwozneworleans Instagram: instagram.com/wwoz_neworleans/ Threads: threads.net/@wwoz_neworleans BlueSky: bsky.app/... Read more

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