The Folk Alliance International Conference is coming to New Orleans this year and WWOZ is partnering with the good people at the conference to give a special shoutout to the Louisiana-based Official Showcase artists and the work they’re doing to strengthen the arts communit... Read more

Tribes met in Congo Square during this year's Congo Square Rhythms Fest-- check out singing from The Wild Tchoupitoulas, Big Chief Delcour and the Creole Osceolas, and Young Indians of the Nation in this video captured by WWOZ. Read more

Clarence "Frogman" Henry performs on Stage 4 at Jazz Fest in 1980 or 1981. Photo by Laura Fanguy, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep yo... Read more

Calling on the spirits of the ancestors at the opening drum circle at Congo Square Rhythms Fest last weekend! The drum circle was led by Luther Gray and was open to anyone who wanted to participate.  Read more

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A giant crawfish on site at the Fairgrounds during Jazz Fest 1980. Photo by Laura Fanguy, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive. 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 ... Read more

Singer/songwriter/activist Ani DiFranco announces the fourth annual Babefest, a festival of music, community and activism taking place Sunday, November 24, 4:30-8p, at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans. This year’s Babefest is a benefit for The Roots of Music, a New Orlean... Read more

WWOZ sends belated birthday greetings to "Mean" Willie Green, who was the Neville Brothers' drummer for over 30 years. Cyril Neville wrote "Screaming and shouting happy birthday to my brother from another mother "Mean" Willie Green! Some people used to say the Neville Brot... Read more

Dr. John performs at Jazz Fest in the early 1980s. Photo by Laura Fanguy, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive. 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... Read more