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WWOZ's Mardi Gras Indian Video Goes to Venice

Tue, 07/26/22

A WWOZ video of Black Masking Indians is showing at this year's Venice Biennale, among the world's most prestigious international art exhibits. "Resistance and Resilience" is a combination of three short films produced by WWOZ Video Director Charlie Steiner, and is part of ... Read more

Rhythm Room 07/23/22

Video: John Boutté & Family featuring special guests Tanya Boutté & Arséne DeLay

Sun, 07/17/22

Here's John Boutté, featuring special guests Tanya Boutté & Arséne DeLay, performing live at the George and Joyce Wein New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Center on March 25, 2022. Read more

Video: Tuba Skinny at Jazz & Heritage Center

Sun, 07/17/22

Here's Tuba Skinny performing live at the George and Joyce Wein New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Center on June 25, 2022. This performance was part of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation's summer concert series.  Read more

Video: Sunpie Barnes & the Louisiana Sunspots at Cajun Zydeco Fest 2022

Sun, 07/17/22

Here's Bruce "Supie" Barnes & the Louisiana Sunspot's set from the Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival on Sunday, June 12, 2022! The festival is presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and was held at Armstrong Park. cajunzydecofest.com Read more

Video: Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience at Cajun Zydeco Fest 2022

Sun, 07/17/22

Here's Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience's set from the Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival on Saturday, June 11, 2022! The festival is presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and was held at Armstrong Park. cajunzydecofest.com Read more

Video: Chubby Carrier at Cajun Zydeco Fest 2022

Sun, 07/17/22

Here's Chubby Carrier's set from the Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival on Sunday, June 12, 2022! The festival is presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and was held at Armstrong Park. cajunzydecofest.com Read more

Rhythm Room 07/16/22

Video: Backstreet Cultural Museum Renewal

Tue, 07/12/22

The Backstreet Cultural Museum hosted a Grand Opening for their new location on Saturday, July 9, 2022. A second line led by Benny Jones & the Treme Brass Band started at the museum's original location (1116 Henriette Delille) and made its way to the new spot at 1531 St. Ph... Read more

Rhythm Room 07/09/22