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Rhythm Room Playlist 09/07/18

Highlights from the WWOZ Groove Gala

Fri, 09/07/18

What a night! Big thanks to everyone who came out to support WWOZ for our first ever Groove Gala! We hosted this sold out event at Tableau and Le Petit Theatre on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Performances from Irma Thomas, Dr. Michael White Quartet, Amanda Shaw, Treme Brass... Read more

Video: Valley of Silent Men 2018

Fri, 09/07/18

The Valley of Silent Men kicked off the 2018-19 second line season on August 26! They stepped out of Tapp's at 3p-- check it out below! For more throughout the season, including weekly route sheets, hit up WWOZ's Takin' It To The Streets, your source for second line and Mar... Read more

Randy Weston Tribute Today, 4-7p

Thu, 09/06/18

Authored by:  Breaux Bridges

Breaux Bridges will be filling for Al Colon on today's Jazz from the French Market show from 4-7pm.  He'll be doing a tribute to Randy Weston, who passed recently and played a crucial role in Breaux Bridges’ love of contemporary jazz. Mr. Weston recognized the African root... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 08/31/18

'Closeup: Tank & the Bangas' to screen at Long Beach International Film Fest Sep. 2

Thu, 08/30/18

Heads up to any WWOZ and Tank & the Bangas fans in southern California-- our documentary 'Closeup: Tank & the Bangas' will be screened as part of the Long Beach International Film Fest on Sunday, Sep. 2 at 4p. Read more

5 things to know for 8/31 - 9/6

Thu, 08/30/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

1) It's time for the WWOZ Groove Gala!!! We'll be partying on Thursday, September 6 for the benefit of the station. As of this post time, we have just a few tickets remaining! Join us for a delightful night of delicious food, cocktails, and performances from Irma Thomas, Dr... Read more

Lazy Lester tribute show, Th. 7-10p

Thu, 08/30/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

DJ Swamp Boogie will celebrate the life, times, and music of Lazy Lester on WWOZ Thursday night, 7-10p. Baton Rouge guitarist and longtime sideman to Lester, Bruce Lamb, will be joining Swamp Boogie in the studio and sharing stories of their time on the road. Listen live ... Read more

2018-19 Jazz & Heritage Concert Series announced

Thu, 08/30/18

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