This is dark-roux gumbo, with a couple of twists. It uses blackened-and-braised turkey necks (a recipe for which is included separately below), and it includes poblano rather than green bell peppers. See the Notes section for some excellent tips on executing this recipe. I... Read more

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Dear friends, This is an incredibly important week for WWOZ as we celebrate both our 44th Birthday and Giving Tuesday at the same time! 44 years ago WWOZ was awarded its federal broadcast license-the only caveat was that it had to be on the air within 24 hours! Since the s... Read more

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Home is Where the Groove Is and we're thankful to be in our new home! Thanks and love to YOU and Guardians of the Groove everywhere who make WWOZ possible. We hope you enjoy this video. We had fun making it for you! Read more

WWOZ received special recognition from the New Orleans City Council on Thursday, November 21, 2024, honoring former WWOZ General Managers David Freedman and Tim Green, current WWOZ General Manager Beth Arroyo Utterback, founders Walter Brock and Jerry Brock, and “all the st... Read more

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--Written by Melissa Milton   NOTE: Our November OZone newsletter incorrectly said Hazel's birthday is December 5.  It's actually December 3!            WWOZ will celebrate its 44th birthday on December 4, one day after longtime show host Hazel the Delta Rambler blows ou... Read more

Move over sandwiches and make room for a Louisiana pistolette: a Cajun stuffed shrimp and meatball roll! The combination of flavors will impress your guests for your next gathering; this is the kind of "big batch" recipe that serves a crowd. Thanks to Executive Chef Marcus ... Read more