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New music spotlight: Michael Torregano, Jr.

Tue, 01/19/16

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Michael Torregano, Jr. was born into a family of musicians. He began studying music at age 6 with classical piano and added the saxophone at 12. One of his first introductions to jazz came at the Louis Armstrong Summer Camp He went on to study at the New Orleans Center for ... Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for January, 2016

Mon, 01/18/16

In This Issue2016 Jazz Fest LineupMardi Gras Day from the Backstreet Cultural MuseumCall for Volunteers, Spring Membership Drive March 1-11WWOZ Livewire iPhone AppNew Orleans Calling: Allen ToussaintPresale: Galactic Jazz Fest Night ShowJazz Fest Community Outreach TicketsR... Read more

New music spotlight: Jason Marsalis

Sat, 01/16/16

Authored by: Carrie Booher

"There's an element of fun that is often missing in today's jazz music." Jason Marsalis brings the fun back to modern jazz with his latest release, Heirs of the Crescent City. This album serves as accompaniment to an independent documentary about the various traditions that... Read more

Allen Toussaint 2 - Last Train

Sat, 01/16/16

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Rhythm Room Playlist 1/15/16

Sat, 01/16/16

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

Title Artist Time Release Start Time Played Public 1 Heroes Hackney Colliery Band 04:22 advance track 2016/1/15 22:12:49 yes 2 Move on Up Curtis Mayfield 08:52 Curtis 2016/1/15 22:17:23 yes 3 ... Read more

WWOZ Livewire App for iPhone

Fri, 01/15/16

Now for your iPhone: your favorite guide to live local music in and around New Orleans! Read more

Chalmette High School Band

Thu, 01/14/16

Chalmette High School Band returns for a second performance on Cuttin' Class. With video. Read more

The Neville Brothers, "Yellow Moon" live, 1990

Thu, 01/14/16

Authored by: David Stafford

The Neville Brothers do the title track from their 1989 album Yellow Moon, recorded live in New Orleans on May 6, 1990, at this little festival you may recognize ... the 2016 lineup for which will be out next week! Read more

Allen Toussaint Day

Thu, 01/14/16

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Last week, the New Orleans City Council unanimously passed a resolution declaring Thursday, January 14 to be 'Allen Toussaint Day' in the city of New Orleans. On what would have been his 78th birthday, the whole city will celebrate one of the finest musical ambassadors New ... Read more

King Cakes Galore

Wed, 01/13/16

Want to make your own king cake this Mardi Gras? Here are three recipes: King Cake Cochon Style, Galette des Rois (French-Style King Cake), and King Cake with Cream Cheese Cinnamon Filling. Plus a King Cake cocktail. Read more

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