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.
On this week’s program we hear the music of many, including Paul Sanchez,
Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse Revue, John Boutte, and Theresa Andersson. We
also stop by the Longue Vue House and Gardens as they prepare for “Freedom
Ride," an opera about Civil Rights activists in...
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Many cities in America are known for their great food, and many are known for
their great music, but there is no city better known for combining the two
than the city of New Orleans. Dublin born Chef Matt Murphy, formerly of
Commander’s Palace and the Ritz-Carlton, intends ...
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For their 83rd anniversary, the Prince of Wales Social Aid and Pleasure Club
parades in pink to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throw on something
pink and head to the Rock Bottom Lounge on Tchoupitoulas + Peniston to show
your support and watch the Walers strut their ...
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Join us this week as we listen to the excellent music of Ellis Marsalis, Dr.
John, Joe Krown, and Bob Andrews. We also stop by Sylvain restaurant for a
cocktail and visit Henry Griffin for a preview of this year’s New Orleans
Film Festival.
Culinary Crossroads: New Orleans ...
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Join us this week as we get ready New Orleans' own Crescent City Blues and
BBQ Festival. We meet up with Jonny Ray and Michelle for a movie tour of the
city and visit a local cooking school for three outstanding courses with
award-winning chef Frank Brightsen.
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Dear Listener,
As a fundraiser for the station, I'm often asked about why it's important to
support WWOZ. If you've ever asked me that question, you probably got an opus
for an answer. But to keep it simple: WWOZ is part of the living, breathing
experience that is public ra...
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Whether you’re doing the Mississippi Slow Drag or the New Orleans Shuffle,
you’re in the right place! During this week's program, we will explore
music from the 1920s when Blues and Jazz were musically closer to one
another, and then we'll continue on into the 30s and 40s w...
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Join Brother Tyrone and Everett Eglin along with the Gospel Stars for a live
performance on the Rhythm Room. They will be performing a set of acoustic
music from their forthcoming release "Cue Stick Soul". According to Brother
Tyrone the inspiration for this release came ...
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This week’s program features Tab Benoit’s Swampland Jam, recorded live at
the Contemporary Arts Center. We also travel out to New Orleans East for a
visit to two family run restaurants, Vucinovich’s known for serving
nap-inducing cuisine, and Ba Mien, a Vietnamese restauran...
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In honor of the Ponderosa Stomp and the panel I am moderating about the great
Eddie Jones
aka
GUITAR SLIM! - THE ONE, THE ONLY, THE NEVER IMITATED!
On Tuesday Night Sept 13, at either 10 or 11 PM (we haven't decided which
time, but we will!)
The Vibration Conjurers o...
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