WWOZ Latest

WWOZ brings together our local, national and international supporters into a distinctive community that celebrates and strengthens the music, musicians, culture and culture bearers of New Orleans.

5 things to know for 1/11 - 1/17

Fri, 01/11/19

Authored by: Carrie Booher

1) It's Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Fest this weekend-- check out their robust schedule of events, and listen live to WWOZ to hear (and see!) our broadcast and video stream from the festival's "A Life in Jazz" series at the Jazz Museum on Saturday. Performance schedule is... Read more

Dirty Dozen Brass Band: Jazz Fest 50 Photo of the Day

Fri, 01/11/19

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Dirty Dozen Brass Band performs at Jazz Fest in 2000. Photo by Black Mold. Read more

Detroit Brooks, Seva Venet + more at WWOZ, Fri. ~10:30a

Thu, 01/10/19

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Amammereso Agofomma of Ghana at Jazz Fest 2003. Photo Leon Morris. Read more

The Closing Slot: Jazz Fest at 50 Time Capsule

Wed, 01/09/19

The closing slot on the final day at Jazz Fest has always been a sacred moment. Days of music, food, and crafts culminate in one high profile set from a quintessential New Orleans artist. Learn more about three of the artists who have held this honored time slot, and how it... Read more

Leroy Jones + special guests, live Th. ~11:30a

Wed, 01/09/19

The Louisiana Endowment for Humanities announced today that A Man And His Trumpet: The Leroy Jones Story will be the recipient of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Award For Documentary Film for 2019. The film was directed, shot, and edited by San Francisco filmmak... Read more