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Interview: Chris Terro of Big 6 Brass Band

Sun, 12/20/20

This week on Takin' It To The Streets, cowbell percussionist Chris Terro of the Big 6 Brass Band talks to Action Jackson about second lines, how he started playing the instrument, what the band is doing to raise money amid the pandemic, and more. Hear it all in the player ... Read more

Rhythm Room 12/18/20

Sat, 12/19/20

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Mo' Crunch Speedometer 04:30 Our Kind of Movement 2 Walk With Me Joss Stone 03:39 advance single 3 The Ladys Letter Pops Staples 02:21 Don't Lose This 4 Everyday I Have To Cry Arthur Alexander 02:45 More Dirty Laundry 5 If you're ready come go with Cynthia Richards 02:41 Her... Read more

Video stream: A Holiday Evening (at home) with Dr. Michael White, LPO, and Topsy Chapman, Weds. 8pm

Tue, 12/15/20

Mon, 12/14/20

This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Oscar Brown of the Nine Times Social and Pleasure Club talks to Action Jackson about how the club reached its size, why the group cherishes diversity, how the parade route pays homage to the 9th Ward, and more! Hear it all in the playe... Read more

Rhythm Room 12/11/20

Sat, 12/12/20

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Lady Marmelade Mongo Santamaría 03:14 Afro-Indio 2 Get Right Church Prince Dixon 02:27 Overcome! Vol.1 - Preaching in Rhythm and Funk 3 Love Train Bunny Sigler 07:06 Keep Smilin' 4 Jimmy Mack Laura Nyro and LaBelle 02:57 Gonna Take A Miracle 5 Give Love Barry Brown 02:46 St... Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for January 2021

Thu, 12/10/20

In the JANUARY 2021 Issue of the 'OZone, WWOZ's monthly newsletter: Celebrating Danny Barker | WWOZ Celebrates Mardi Gras and You're Invited! | In Memoriam 2020 | WWOZ Hosts' Favorite Recordings of 2020 | Volunteer Profile: Wendell Barnes and Joiya Phillips | Recipe: G... Read more

WWOZ Hosts' Favorite Recordings of 2020

Wed, 12/09/20

2020 has been strange, but once again, WWOZ show hosts are compiling lists of their favorite recordings of the year. Let those-in-the-know point you to the latest great tunes and help you catch up on what you might have missed. T.R. Johnson | Sondra Bibb | Logan | Duane Wil... Read more

Volunteer Profile: Glen LeBlanc

Mon, 12/07/20

Volunteer at WWOZ WWOZ Volunteers: What neighborhood of New Orleans are you from? I am from Marrero, LA on the Westbank of New Orleans, and I currently live in Harvey, LA, just a few miles from where I grew up. WWOZ Volunteers: How did you become acquainted with WWOZ? ... Read more

Interview: Bernard Robertson of Sudan SAPC

Sun, 12/06/20

This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Bernard Robertson of the Sudan Social Aid & Pleasure Club talks to Action Jackson about the mental toll the pandemic is taking on the club, how charity efforts have been hampered by COVID, why it's important to mentor the youth, and mo... Read more