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Video: Betty Shirley, "Backwater Blues"

Thu, 08/31/17
Legendary jazz vocalist Betty Shirley preforms at WWOZ on June 5, 2017 Read more

Recipe: New Orleans-Style Cold Brew Ice Coffee

Wed, 08/30/17
A cooler take on the coffee break. Read more

5 things to know for 8/25 - 8/31

Wed, 08/30/17
1. Boasting a collective of more than 80 New Orleans’ top arts groups all under one roof and in the largest venue the event has ever called home, Culture Collision 9 will have something for everyone. Attendees will find the ultimate experience of artistic celebration and sc... Read more

Diggin in the Crates - August 29

Tue, 08/29/17
Authored by Murf Reeves
  Ibibio Sound Machine   I have been inundated with so much great music recently, I needed some time to digest before slinging the jams for ya'll.  First of all, thanks to Twist and Shout Records in Denver, their selections, and friendly staff made it easy to dig for the... Read more

New music spotlight: King James & the Special Men

Mon, 08/28/17
Authored by Chris Saucier
Since Jimmy Horn’s migration to New Orleans from Seattle in the early 90s, King James & the Special Men have made a mark on the New Orleans’ music scene through their various residencies at BJ’s Lounge, the Mother–In–Law Lounge, and Saturn Bar. Originally, the band covered ... Read more

Remembering Tim Green

Mon, 08/28/17
Tim Green, once of WWOZ and WRBH, exemplary musician, educator, activist and executive, is honored with another Day in New Orleans -- by Maryse Dejean and Don Paul On Thursday, August 24, 2017, the New Orleans City Council again declared a Proclamation of Tim Green Day in ... Read more

New from WWOZ Video: Shannon McNally, Ani DiFranco, & more

Mon, 08/28/17

Shannon McNally, "I Went to the Well"

Mon, 08/28/17
Shannon McNally preforms "I Went to the Well" and discusses her new album with show host Black Mold at the WWOZ studio. Read more

Diggin in the Crates - August 29 Murf Reeves

Mon, 08/28/17
Talking about Listening Writing blogs.  Sounds like some kind of word swamp in the Candyland game. I’m complaining because I have been trying to write this blog for a couple of weeks and I’ve been having difficulty.  My blogging is part of a larger music idea and business ... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 08/25/17

Sat, 08/26/17
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     Use Me     Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s     03:48     The Lost Album 2     god's little children     Hopeton Lewis     02:46     Dynamic 3     i'll keep my light in my window     Free Life     04:03     Free Life 4     Love Is A Five Letter Word     James Phelps     02:55... Read more

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