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Video: Galactic 'Something's Wrong With This Picture'

Tue, 06/16/20
Last week, Galactic rereleased 'Something's Wrong With This Picture,' with contributions from Anjelika 'Jelly' Joseph and Ivan Neville. "In light of the current events, we felt the original message of this song has a very strong relevance today," the band stated. The song w... Read more

Interview: Norman Dixon, Jr.

Sat, 06/13/20
This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Action Jackson gets on the phone with Norman Dixon, Jr., president of of Young Men Olympians, to talk about parade divisions, the Norman Dixon Fund, how clubs are staying active while the parades are canceled, and much more. Hear it al... Read more

Rhythm Room 06/12/20

Sat, 06/13/20
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 If He Walked Today Arthur Conley 02:31 Kent 358 - Arthur Conley - I'm Living Good 1964 - 1974 2 My People...Hold On Eddie Kendricks 05:43 People...Hold On '72 3 This Is My Country The Impressions 02:51 This Is My Country 4 Talkin' Bout A Revolution Tracy Chapman 02:41 Colle... Read more

Video: James Williams & the New Orleans Swamp Donkeys

Thu, 06/11/20
WWOZ was on hand to live video stream from James Williams & the New Orleans Swamp Donkeys' set from the balcony of the New Orleans Jazz Museum on Tuesday, June 9! Check out their set below:  Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for June 2020

Wed, 06/10/20
In the JUNE 2020 Issue of the 'OZone, WWOZ's monthly newsletter: WWOZ On Demand: The Two Week Archive | OnlineWire Virtual Gig Calendar | WWOZ on YouTube | Know Your NOLA Music History: A Closer Walk | Jazz Fest Crafts Auction | Creole Tomato Fest, To Go | If You Bought a 20... Read more

Video: Goldman Thibodeaux & the Lawtell Playboys, Nov. 2019

Tue, 06/09/20
Goldman Thibodeaux & the Lawtell Playboys perform 'J’ai plus de place pour aller' at the Thibodeaux family reunion, November 2019, in Mallett, Louisiana. This was filmed by WWOZ's DJ Swamp Boogie. You can hear his show each Thursday, 7-10pm, on WWOZ.  The band's latest is ... Read more

Recipe: Shrimp "Ceviche"

Mon, 06/08/20
This is an awesome summer dish, with bright, spicy flavors and cool, crisp textures. It's quick and simple, and since the shrimp gets chopped into pieces, you can use smaller (cheaper) shrimp to begin with; sizes in the range of 41-50 or 51-60 are just fine. Because we add ... Read more

Return to Congo Square: May 31, 2020

Sun, 06/07/20
The spiritual home to New Orleans music, Congo Square, reverberated for the first time in months to the drums of Luther Gray's Congo Square Preservation Society on Sunday, May 31. Gray says, "This is the time for the indigenous people of the planet to make their voices hea... Read more

Interview: Craig Dixon of Da Truth Brass Band

Sat, 06/06/20
This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Action Jackson gets on the phone with Da Truth Brass Band trumpeter Craig Dixon. They discuss how second lines are changing, how playing in parades differs from performing on stage, what lies ahead for the band, and much more. Hear it ... Read more

Rhythm Room 06/05/20

Fri, 06/05/20
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
 1 Cryin' in the Street Parts 1 & 2 George Perkins 03:21 Louisiana-Texas Wailers 2 Black Myself Our Native Daughters 03:55 Songs of Our Native Daughters 3 Let My People Go Darondo 03:55 The Soul of the Black Panther Era Vol 1 4 Time Will Tell Bob Marley And The Wailers 03:29 ... Read more

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