In the JUNE 2025 Issue of the 'OZone,
WWOZ's monthly newsletter:
Groove Gala Happens Thursday, September 11 | In Memoriam: Lillian Boutte | Second Line Season Wraps | Tipitina's "Free Friday" Summer Concert Series | WWOZ On Demand: The Two Week Archive | Leslie Cooper Shoutout! | Recipe: Gazpacho and other tomato recipes | Quick Links
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Groove Gala Happens Thursday, September 11WWOZ's Groove Gala happens Thursday, September 11. An indoor (and air conditioned!) festival at Tableau Restaurant and Le Petit Theatre in the French Quarter, the Groove Gala features tons of delicious food and a music lineup that includes three Grammy winners: Irma Thomas, Cyril Neville (featuring Omari Neville & the Fuel), the New Orleans Nightcrawlers, James Andrews and the Crescent City All Stars, Doreen Ketchens, Al "Lil Fats" Jackson, The New Orleans Catahoulas, and DJ Neil Pellegrin. It's not your average gala: leave the gowns & tuxes at home and come in your favorite festival attire! |
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In Memoriam: Lillian BoutteWe're sad to share news that renowned New Orleans vocalist Lillian Boutte died Friday, May 23 at the age of 75 after battling a prolonged illness. Part of the city’s famed Boutte musical lineage, Lillian was the older sister of singer John Boutte and related to many others in the family’s rich musical tradition. She studied opera performance at Xavier University, but was also singing in clubs at the same time. She recorded and toured extensively with Allen Toussaint and Dr John, often recording at Toussaint's Sea-Saint Studio. Her career and influence stretched far beyond her hometown: for more than three decades, she made her home abroad, performing and promoting the spirit of New Orleans music across international stages. In recent years, as her health declined, relatives brought her back to New Orleans. Family and friends laid her to rest on June 7. |
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Second Line Season WrapsTwo more second lines this season: Perfect Gentlemen this Sunday, June 15, and Uptown Swingers on June 22. While parading season may be wrapping up, the social and pleasure clubs of New Orleans are active year-round, enriching New Orleans with other kinds of neighborhood and community engagement! Keep your eyes on Takin' It To The Streets throughout the summer for non-parading events, school supply giveaways, and more. |
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Tipitina's "Free Friday" Summer Concert SeriesFree Fridays are back this summer at Tipitina's. This week (June 13), it's Eric Johanson and Very Cherry; next week (June 20), Honey Island Swamp Band and Sweet Magnolia. Other upcoming acts include the Soul Brass Band, Erica Falls, Flow Tribe, a tribute to Rick James, and many more. These weekly Friday shows run through August 29, and they're open to everyone 21+. Doors at 8pm; shows at 9pm. |
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WWOZ On Demand: The Two Week ArchiveFor your listening pleasure (and convenience!) WWOZ shows are available on-demand for two weeks after their original air dates via our creatively-named Two Week Archive. And, the archive captures special events, like our live broadcasts of Jazz Fest, Blues & BBQ Fest, and Festing in Place. The "GET URL" option makes it easy to share your favorite WWOZ shows with your friends via email or social media. |
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Leslie Cooper Shoutout!Our Tuesday morning Traditional Jazz show host Leslie Cooper has helped WWOZ shine in so many ways from the beginning of the year to the end of the festival season. Leslie is a busy wife, mother, grandmother, founder and director of a summer jazz camp, and a very gifted entertainer. She also volunteers as a substitute show host whenever the need arises, and supports the station’s special events by contributing her time, and her talent as a musician, bandleader and singer. Thank you for coming through for WWOZ, Leslie! We love you! |
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Recipe: Gazpacho and other tomato recipesJune is tomato time in Louisiana. Even if you missed last week's Creole Tomato festival, there's still time to enjoy them. Try one of our tomato recipes, like gazpacho, a legacy of our Spanish colonial heritage that hits the spot on a sweltering summer day. It's super delicious, very healthy, and a great way to use tomatoes when they're in season. |
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