High octane Celtic music trio, Open The Door For Three will be appearing in Gulfport Mississippi on Saturday, February 11, 2017 as part of Arts Under The Dome, a long-running concert series offered by the First United Methodist Church. The band members of Open The Door ... Read more

If you are in need of assistance or would like to help following the devastating tornadoes that struck New Orleans on Tuesday, February 7, here is a list of resources: Resources for assistance: - Temporary shelter available at the Joe W. Brown Recreation Center (5601 Read... Read more

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Welcome to our new Thursday New Orleans Music Show host, Michael Dominici! The New Orleans Music Show airs  weekdays 11a-2p. Michael has volunteered at WWOZ since 1996 and is pleased to bring his knowledge of local music to the airwaves of WWOZ in a new regular time slot. ... Read more

Saxophonist and songwriter James Martin is here with Something’s Gotta Give, his sophomore follow-up to Blue. The new release is an 8-song record that demonstrates Martin’s versatility as a saxophonist, singer, and songwriter. Released on January 13, this album is Martin’s ... Read more

Vasti Jackson (along with local bluesman Bobby Rush) is up for a Grammy Award this weekend in the Best Traditional Blues Album category. Check out part of his performance at the 2014 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest below. Good luck to all the musicians with Louisiana ties wh... Read more

Hey, 'OZ fans in and around Shreveport! Artspace is hosting an exhibit now through March 11 featuring 10 hand-beaded Indian suits with headdresses, crowns, blankets and embellishments; and a beading and sewing workshop taught to the community by Big Chief Miller of Creole W... Read more

A hearty congratulations to Mr. Keith Hart, music director at Hollygrove's KIPP Believe College Prep Middle School, on his recent Grammy Award nomination! Hart is one of only ten music educators in the entire country to be named a finalist for the Grammy Music Educator Awar... Read more

1) Treme Sidewalk Steppers are steppin' out on Sunday at 11:30a! Get the route sheet from WWOZ's Takin' It To The Streets. 2) The Jazz & Heritage Foundation is hosting two cool events this weekend. The second annual RETROPERSPECTIVE Film Festival starts today and runs thro... Read more