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.
Check out the new video from Michot's Melody Makers for 'La lune est
croche,' off their debut album Blood Moon. Lots to come for this group that
features members of Lost Bayou Ramblers, including an album release party at
Saturn Bar on Saturday, November 24.
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Mahalia Jackson was born in New Orleans, and grew up singing in church, at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in the Black Pearl neighborhood uptown. As a teenager she left the city, but her remarkable voice will be forever woven into its music and history.
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Join us on Friday, November 16 and Saturday, November 17 as we present the
Sun Ra Arkestra in partnership with The Music Box Village!
This is the first time the Arkestra has been in New Orleans in 15 years and
they're sure to put on an out-of-this-world show at this venue ...
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Happy birthday, Bobby Rush! The king of the chitlin' circuit is 85 years old
today, and as good as ever. Here's his performance of 'Ain't She Fine,'
captured by WWOZ at Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest in 2014.
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1 The Cat Calvin Owens 02:21 Rare Funk Vol 5-Afro
Funk
2 1 - Four And Twenty Elders copy O.V. Wright & The Luckett
Brothers 03:10 4 & 20 Elders
3 Let It Be Bill Withers 02:36 Just As I Am
4 Another Time arthur alexander...
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