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.

Henry Butler at WWOZ today

Thu, 02/02/17

Wed, 02/01/17

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Tune in during the New Orleans Music Show on Thursday, February 2 as Henry Butler sits down with our host to talk about the Woodlands Conservancy benefit he's headlining at the People's Health New Orleans Jazz Market the same evening. The New Orleans Music Show airs every w... Read more

The Deslondes 'I Got Found'

Wed, 02/01/17

The Deslondes perform a heartfelt 'I Got Found' at the Louisiana Busker Festival in Abita Springs, April 2015. Read more

"Retroperspective" Film Festival 2/3-2/5

Wed, 02/01/17

The second annual Retroperspective Film Festival, hosted by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation in partnership with the New Orleans Video Access Center, takes place this weekend at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center (1225 N. Rampart). This festival is a... Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for February, 2017

Wed, 02/01/17

In the February 2017 Issue of the 'OZone, WWOZ's monthly newsletter: Lineup for Jazz Fest 2017 | It's Carnival! | Call for volunteers, Spring Pledge Drive, March 14-24 | French Quarter Fest Lineup, Apri 6-9 | Class Got Brass Call for Entries | Jazz Fest Community Outreach Ti... Read more

New music spotlight: Brad Walker

Tue, 01/31/17

Authored by: Chris Saucier

While he’s not busy touring the country with Sturgill Simpson or busy in the studio playing on other musicians’ projects, saxophonist-composer Brad Walker explores new ground with EP1, released February 1. Last year, Walker and his band recorded in Living Room Studios in Ne... Read more

'Class Got Brass' Applications & Photo Exhibit

Mon, 01/30/17

Authored by: Carrie Booher

The 2017 'Class Got Brass' competition will be held during the Congo Square Rhythms Festival on Sunday, March 19, 2017. This competition is open to area middle and high school brass bands. There are two categories for the competition: advanced and beginner. For the advanced... Read more