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Free Fridays at Tipitina's all summer

Tue, 05/16/17

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Tipitina's is running its Free Fridays concert series with another stellar lineup again this summer. Shows are free (21+ only) but make sure to spend freely, too, as proceeds from drink and merchandise sales go to benefit the Tipitina's Foundation. Here's the schedule as ... Read more

Digging in the Crates - Murf

Mon, 05/15/17

Rhiannon Giddens A week has drifted by since the 2017 Jazz and Heritage festival. A 10-day musical interlude that derails most New Orleanians into a whirlwind of music, so getting back to the usual work week takes a little bit of time. One of the highlights of Jaz... Read more

New music spotlight: Wess "Warmdaddy" Anderson

Mon, 05/15/17

Authored by: Chris Saucier

While he is not busy filling “the void of jazz music to students” of all ages, saxophonist Wess “Warmdaddy” Anderson has teamed up with Mark Rapp (trumpet), David Ellington (organ), and Chris Burroughs (drums) for this swinging and energetic released Natural History. The Br... Read more

Put "A Closer Walk" on Your Home Screen

Mon, 05/15/17

Authored by: Running Dog

For easy, one-touch access to "A Closer Walk" (or any other mobile web site) from your device, add a bookmark icon to your home screen. It's an easy, quick process. Instructions for iOS are immediately below. Instructions for Android devices are here. iOS Instructio... Read more

New from Flow Tribe w/Mannie Fresh

Sun, 05/14/17

Flow Tribe is all over in the last couple of years! They were able to hit the WWOZ airwaves with Irma Thomas at our studios in October 2016 and now have collaborated with another high profile artist of a different genre, Mannie Fresh, for the first single off their new albu... Read more

Watch Cuttin' Class w/Marrero MS Brass Band - Tues. at 10:30a

Sun, 05/14/17

Rhythm Room Playlist 05/12/17

Sat, 05/13/17

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Wanaoh Black Heat 03:55 What It Is!: Funky Soul and Rare Grooves (Disc 4) 2 Move_Upstairs Como Mamas 03:34 Move_Upstairs 3 Cryin' in the Streets Zeshan B 04:16 4 Without My Love Little Roy 03:32 Live On 5 ... Read more

WWOZ's New General Manager: Beth Arroyo Utterback

Fri, 05/12/17

WWOZ welcomes our new General Manager: Beth Arroyo Utterback, former Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer at WYES-TV (PBS) in New Orleans. Here's the text of the official press release: WWOZ ANNOUNCES HIRING OF PUBLIC MEDIA POWERHOUSE AS GENERAL MANAGER NE... Read more

5 things to know for 5/12 - 5/18

Fri, 05/12/17

Authored by: Carrie Booher

1) It's Mother's Day weekend and two clubs are hosting events to celebrate all the special moms in your life. On Sunday, Original Big 7 will roll with their annual Mother's Day Second Line Parade-- get the route sheet from WWOZ's Takin' It To The Streets. Also on Sunday, D... Read more

New video from The Deslondes 'Hurricance Shakedown'

Thu, 05/11/17

Hurricane season is rapidly approaching and The Deslondes' latest single off their upcoming album, Hurry Home, is an homage to the electricity-less hot and humid days and nights that lead to rompin' and rollin' in bed. "It was written as a rock and roll song inspired about ... Read more

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