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In Memoriam: Lloyd Price

Tue, 05/11/21

R&B vocalist Lloyd Price died May 3, 2021 at the age of 88 due to complications of diabetes. Price was a part of the New Orleans R&B/rock'n'roll revolution in the early 1950s. His first recording, 'Lawdy Miss Clawdy,' was a hit for Specialty Records in 1952. It topped the ... Read more

Video: Curtis Salgado f/Wayne Toups 'Truth Be Told'

Mon, 05/10/21

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Check out the world premiere of the new video for 'Truth Be Told' from Curtis Salgado and Wayne Toups! This is from Salgado's new album "Damage Control," out now on Alligator Records. Read more

Rhythm Room 05/07/21

Tribute shows for Ron Phillips and Suzanne Corley to air Saturday

Fri, 05/07/21

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

On Saturday, May 8, from 10am to 12pm CT, WWOZ will host an on-air memorial tribute to volunteer show host Ron Phillips, who died on April 27. Ron had been with WWOZ for almost ten years, most recently as the host of the Saturday morning show Weekend New Orleans. Many WWOZ ... Read more

Video: Alfred Uganda Roberts memorial celebration

Thu, 05/06/21

Alfred Uganda Roberts became an ancestor one year ago (May 5, 2020). On April 11, 2021, a memorial was held for him in Congo Square. Roberts played percussion with numerous New Orleans bands and recorded with, among others, Allen Toussaint, The Meters, Professor Longhair, a... Read more

Interview: Tamara Jackson

Sun, 05/02/21

This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Social Aid and Pleasure Club Task Force President Tamara Jackson talks to Action Jackson about what needs to happen before traditional parades returns, how clubs can hold replacement events in the meantime, how the pandemic could have ... Read more

Playlist: Soul Power w/Soul Sister 05/01/21

Sun, 05/02/21

Playlist: Soul Power with the Soul Sister Saturday, May 1, 2021 8:00-10:00pm CDT Listen (archived show available May 1 - May 15): wwoz.org/listen/archive/show.php?date=2021-05-01&time=8PM "Bold Soul Sister" - Ike & Tina Turner, 1970 "I'm Your Man" - Spade Brigade, 1980 "I Ca... Read more

Rhythm Room 04/30/21 Tribute to Suzanne Corley

In Memoriam: Ron Phillips

Thu, 04/29/21

It is with great sadness that we share more hard news with you this week. Longtime WWOZ show host Ron Phillips has passed, suddenly. On Tuesday, he enjoyed an evening out with friends and had a wonderful time, and when he returned home he had a sudden heart attack and died.... Read more

In Memoriam: Suzanne Corley

Tue, 04/27/21

It is with great sadness that we share the news that longtime WWOZ show host Suzanne Corley has passed, at 52. She had been part of the WWOZ family since 2002, and over the last decade was the host of the World Journey and Tudo Bem shows on Saturdays, and for many years was... Read more