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.
In our "Yeah, You Right!" interview series, we toss 20 rapid-fire questions
at some of the New Orleans music scene's brightest stars. Some of their
answers will surprise you, so sit back and enjoy the ride!
Paul Sanchez is one of the most intriguing musicians in New Orlean...
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This week, we visit Mid-City Lanes Rock 'N Bowl, a bowling alley with a stage
and a whole lot of history. We'll preview some upcoming gigs while also
taking a walk down memory lane with John Blancher, the owner of the Rock 'N
Bowl.
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Michael Jackson, the "King of Pop" passed away today at the age of 50. Although he will no doubt be remembered by many for the controversies surrounding his appearance and incidents at his Neverland Ranch, his music stands as a lasting contribution to American culture, and his...
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Article and photos by Sharon Armstrong.
In the performers booth, tucked away in the corner of the Deutsches Haus at
200 S Galvez St, the words “Exactly Ten Minutes Too Late” printed boldly
on a red Fuchsia Band T-shirt defied casual comprehension.
The rainbow selection of ...
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We want our creative 'OZ fans to design our next T-shirt, so we're holding a contest! We’re looking for something that combines a New Orleans vibe with the warm fuzziness of the WWOZ family. We'll put the winning design on a limited edition T-shirt, which will be available at ...
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Wednesday night 6/24 at midnight, the aspiring tone scientists at Jazz
Lunatique will broadcast our annual celebration of the Solstice and twice
yearly communication to the Omniverse Arkestra on Saturn by playing 3 hours
of the manipulator of time and Space, the knowledge g...
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Highlights of two performances from the 2009 French Quarter Festival,
beginning with the Honey Island Swamp Band, a group that draws upon the heart
and soul of roots music with Americana at its core. Later on in the show,
Soul Project spreads a thick layer of funk, jazz and...
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One of the great human struggles is the universal search for a better life
against the institutionalized brutality and inhumanity of primitive
governance. Last night's show was an audio candle for Neda Agha Soltan and
her Persians compatriots who die and live in their mas...
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