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Bobby Rush: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sun, 06/09/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Bobby Rush in the Blues Tent at Jazz Fest on April 27, 2018. Photo by Marc PoKempner. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, all year long to see... Read more

The Blind Boys of Alabama and Dr. John: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sat, 06/08/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The Blind Boys of Alabama and Dr. John in 2015. Photo by Louis Crispino. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, all year long to see them, plus mo... Read more

Rhythm Room 06/07/19

Video: Dr. John Second Line in Treme

Fri, 06/07/19

The scene outside Kermit Ruffins' Mother-in-Law Lounge in Treme at the start of today's second line for Dr. John. Read more

Dr. John: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Fri, 06/07/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Dr. John performs at Jazz Fest in 2012 Photo by Leon Morris. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, all year long to see them, plus more celebrati... Read more

A visit to Professor Longhair's house during Jazz Fest

Fri, 06/07/19

Each year between Jazz Fest weekends, Professor Longhair's daughter, Pat Byrd, welcomes family and friends to his former home. A number of top musicians come to pay their respects and often, they play. WWOZ was on hand this year to capture this impromptu session featuring T... Read more

Video: Loyola Jazz Camp on School Groove

Thu, 06/06/19

The students in Loyola's summer Jazz Camp joined us in the studio for the June edition of School Groove this afternoon! Check it out below.  Read more

In Memoriam: Mac "Dr. John" Rebennack

Thu, 06/06/19

Malcolm John “Mac” Rebennack, (Dr. John) a decades-long New Orleans cultural torchbearer and accomplished pianist and songwriter, passed away on June 6, 2019, at the age of 77. Dr. John was a pioneering icon of the New Orleans style of R&B, rock and funk. His music has beco... Read more

5 things to know for 6/7 - 6/13

Thu, 06/06/19

1) New Orleans Pride is this weekend! Hit the streets and celebrate diversity Friday through Sunday. The event features a parade, ball, baseball game, and more.  2) The 33rd annual Creole Tomato Fest is happening Saturday and Sunday at the French Market! The festival featu... Read more

Germaine Bazzle: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Thu, 06/06/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Germaine Bazzle performs in the Jazz Tent at Jazz Fest 2017. Photo by Marc PoKempner. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, all year long to see... Read more