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Mon, 04/17/17

WWOZ would like to thank all of our new & renewing members, show hosts, musicians, volunteers, staff, photographers, engineers and food donors for what we hope will prove to be a highly successful Spring Membership Drive! You're all helping to guard the groove and helpin... Read more

Check this out 4.17.17, Murf Reeves

Mon, 04/17/17

What's Happening, Murf here, dj at WWOZ, first, hoping everyone had a great weekend. I've been listening to some great music and I thought I would share some it with you. First up is Smoove and Turrell, a crew from Newcastle, England. Formed back in 2010 by dj Smoove,... Read more

Joe Krown's Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs

Mon, 04/17/17

This recipe for Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs is Joe Krown's contribution to That Sounds Good: A Cookbook Celebrating 30 Years of WWOZ. Read more

Nicholas Payton 'The Egyptian Second Line'

Mon, 04/17/17

Check out the first single from Nicholas Payton's latest, Afro-Caribbean Mixtape, a dynamic album that draws from a myriad of influences like modern jazz, funk, hip-hop, and spoken word. You can catch Payton at Jazz Fest on Sunday, May 7 at 4:05p in the WWOZ/Zatarain's Jaz... Read more

Watch Dolores T. Aaron Academy on Cuttin' Class today ~1p

Sun, 04/16/17

Rhythm Room Playlist 04/14/17

Sat, 04/15/17

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Drums A-Go-Go Hollywood Persuaders, The 02:29 Swing For A Crime - 1958-1961 2 Book Of Rules Desmond Dekker 03:06 You Can Get It if you really want 3 Do Your Thing The Marion Gaines Singers 05:39 The Gospel Soul And Funk Of Stax Records ... Read more

5 things to know for 4/14 - 4/20

Fri, 04/14/17

Authored by: Carrie Booher

1) Lots to do across New Orleans on this beautiful Easter weekend. The Pigeon Town Steppers will be holding their annual second line parade on Sunday at 1p. Seal's Class Act will also be hosting their 20th annual Easter parade on Sunday at 1p. Both route sheetes can be foun... Read more

R&B 04 13 17

Thu, 04/13/17

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 You Can't Sit Down - Part Two Phil Upchurch 02:16 You Can't Sit Down 2 Story to Tell Big Joe Turner 02:33 Jumpin' with Joe: The Complete Aladdin & Imperial Recordings 3 Sixteen Tons Bo Diddley 02:29 The Chess Years - Disc 3 of 12 4 ... Read more