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Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Week 8/8-8/14

Thu, 06/30/16

The Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame has announced their 17th annual Hall of Fame Week, this year taking place Sunday, August 8 through Sunday, August 14. The events honor Indian ancestors and rally members of many Mardi Gras Indian tribes/gangs together to reinforce their tr... Read more

New music spotlight: Corey Henry

Tue, 06/28/16

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The latest from Corey Henry was released last Friday, June 24 on Louisiana Red Hot Records. Lapeitah is a funky, horn-infused, upbeat record with Henry's deep connection to Treme running throughout. Henry grew up on Barracks Street just down from Little People’s Club, a his... Read more

Gospel Show Playlist 06/26/16

Saturday Night Listener From Germany

Rhythm Room Playlist 06/23/16

5 things to know for 6/24

Fri, 06/24/16

'5 things to know' is a weekly feature highlighting different parts of the WWOZ world that you may have missed this week, including unique WWOZ programming and video, plus New Orleans events, artists, places, features, and more. For the week ending June 24, 2016: 1) The la... Read more

Summer SOULstice Concert, June 25

Thu, 06/23/16

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

From the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents a special concert called Summer SOULstice, featuring three of our city's top singers: Germaine Bazzle, Sharon Martin and Leah Chase. The concert takes place Saturday, Jun... Read more

New music spotlight: Hot 8

Tue, 06/21/16

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The story of the Grammy nominated Hot 8 Brass Band is one of trials and tribulations, but also of triumphs over adversity and a determination to continue on. Over the past 20 years, the band has carried on despite Hurricane Katrina, a band member losing both of his legs in ... Read more

New music spotlight: Hot 8 Brass Band

Tue, 06/21/16

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The story of the Grammy nominated Hot 8 Brass Band is one of trials and tribulations, but also of triumphs over adversity and a determination to continue on. Over the past 20 years, the band has carried on despite Hurricane Katrina, a band member losing both of his legs in ... Read more

Locals at Essence Fest 2016

Tue, 06/21/16

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Essence Fest is nearly upon New Orleans again, this year happening Thursday, June 30 through Sunday, July 3. Essence brings some of the top names in R&B, hip-hop, jazz, blues, and more to the Crescent City each July as the nation's premiere contemporary African American mus... Read more