Members & Membership

The soundtrack to all of our lives

Fri, 09/29/23
Authored by Bill DeTurk
WWOZ has given me the opportunity to meet and share the stories of hundreds of amazing artists of all kinds over the last 28 years. I am most gratified that their stories, in most cases, would never have been told without WWOZ. The time I spend at my favorite Louisiana Musi... Read more

Support WWOZ and support the local music community

Wed, 09/27/23
Authored by Tom Saunders
I came to New Orleans in 1984 when I was in my 20s. A young musician pursuing my dream. At that time, OZ was young too, but the traditional jazz show hosts were very knowledgeable, and I learned a lot from listening to their shows. It was a very valuable resource for me as ... Read more

Planting seeds in the community

Tue, 09/26/23
Authored by Cole Williams
As a recording artist, musician, activist and DJ on WWOZ, music is not something I do, it’s my lifestyle. Being a member of the WWOZ family gives me an outlet to support the New Orleans music community with the community radio station that does it best. Volunteering with ‘O... Read more

"WWOZ is so amazing and nurturing"

Mon, 09/25/23
Authored by Murf Reeves
WWOZ is so amazing and nurturing because WWOZ encourages me to be myself and share my perspective of the culture and music of New Orleans. WWOZ believes in me and how I hear the music, whether it is in the clubs, on the streets or at the festivals, WWOZ has placed her trust... Read more

Radio with an Authentic & Passionate Human Touch

Fri, 09/22/23
Authored by Dave Dauterive
In a world of evolving music radio automation, WWOZ exists to continue to offer authentic and passionate human touch to radio entertainment. We strive to bring creativity and originality in radio, preserving the past but at same time keeping you, the listener, current with ... Read more

WWOZ, a living library

Wed, 09/20/23
Authored by Michael Dominici
Michael Dominici, host of the New Orleans Music Show, Thursdays 11am-2pm CT, on what's special about WWOZ: "Long before I had any real sense of community, I listened to WWOZ because of the unique music content. It was the first time I heard James Booker, Professor Longhair... Read more

While New Orleans sleeps, I'm playing music for the world!

Thu, 03/09/23
Authored by D Rootzmaster
My show is entitled Overnight Music and Information with The Rootzmaster. My focus is two-fold: (1) music from all the world, all over the US, Central and South America, Africa, the Caribbean, and Europe, and (2) I focus on information to highlight certain endeavors and eve... Read more

A wonderful, rebellious vanguard of democracy through music

Tue, 03/07/23
I got started with WWOZ back in the Treehouse, the WWOZ Studio in Armstrong Park. A friend of mine asked me to record the Livewire (on a reel to reel tape!) and I’ve been doing it ever since. I think I’ve been on the Tuesday Livewire for over 20 years.  OZ is a wonderful, ... Read more

Play Like Marsalis, Cook Like Lagasse

Sun, 03/05/23
Authored by Dean Ellis
Here’s a couple questions, from yours truly, the host of The Dean’s List (and Tudo Bem, but let’s stick with the “academic” side for now, and get to the Brazilian side daqui um pouco/in a little bit): 1) Why should you donate to this station, WWOZ-FM, the one you keep on in... Read more

Why WWOZ Matters: Musings from Mr. John Boutte

Sun, 03/05/23
WWOZ is here for the community as a whole, not only the musicians. WWOZ is feeding the community the music that heals it and that music is coming from within.The more people who join WWOZ, the more people who contribute so WWOZ can keep rolling and doing positive things the... Read more

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