New music spotlight: Alexis & the Samurai
Alexis & the Samurai, made up of Alexis Marceaux and Sam Craft, don't have the "traditional New Orleans sound" but still integrate many hometown influences into their music. Their latest album,...
View ArticleTrumpet Black & the Heart Attacks 'Living The Good Life'
This new video from the Heart Attacks pays respect to the late Travis "Trumpet Black" Hill and his life, music, and work in Treme. It was produced with support from WWOZ and the New Orleans Video...
View ArticleLive from the IPW
During June 18-22, we'll be broadcasting remotely from the U.S. Travel Association’s "International Pow Wow" at the Morial Convention Center.On Saturday, June 18, 11:30a-4p, we'll broadcast on WWOZ-2,...
View ArticleFRIDAY: Pop-Up Show to Benefit the Eagle Saloon
As a proud Cultural Ambassador of the Eagle Saloon, I'm excited to invite everyone to this amazing pop-up show and benefit this Friday, June 17! Eagle Saloon Youth Outreach FundraiserFriday, June...
View Article5 things to know for 6/17
'5 things to know' is a weekly feature highlighting different parts of the WWOZ world that you may have missed this week, including unique WWOZ programming and video, plus New Orleans events, artists,...
View ArticleRhythm Room Playlist 06/17/16
Num.TitleArtistTimeReleaseStart Time1Guns In The GhettoBroadway03:3117 North Parade2016/6/17 22:02:232read more
View ArticleLocals at Essence Fest 2016
Essence Fest is nearly upon New Orleans again, this year happening Thursday, June 30 through Sunday, July 3. Essence brings some of the top names in R&B, hip-hop, jazz, blues, and more to the...
View ArticleSteve Malinowski
The wonderfully talented New Orleans pianist Steve Malinowski passed away unexpectedly over the weekend. Here, a look at some of Steve's appearances at WWOZ, including a video of his performance of...
View ArticleNew music spotlight: Hot 8 Brass Band
The story of the Grammy nominated Hot 8 Brass Band is one of trials and tribulations, but also of triumphs over adversity and a determination to continue on. Over the past 20 years, the band has...
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