WWOZ is saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Oliver "Squirky Man"
Hunter, Jr.
For many years, Oliver was very active in the culture of New Orleans, with
the Tambourine and Fan organization and Sudan Social Aid & Pleasure Club, and
serving as a Grand Marshal for many ...
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Have you ever been in your car on a sunny New Orleans Saturday afternoon, and
you have your windows down and maybe Yolanda Estrada is doing Tiene Sabor,
and the rhythm of the music seems to jive right along with your car, jiggling
and jumping along the uneven streets, throu...
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WWOZ is the window to the World for New Orleans and Louisiana music. When
Little Freddie King started recording again in the early 90s, it was Jerry
Brock and DJ John Sinclair that came to us and introduced our “Gut-Bucket
Blues” to the World by way of WWOZ. After many year...
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Dear Guardians of the Groove,
This is a very exciting time for our beloved WWOZ! Our Spring Membership
Drive begins tomorrow and I hope we can count on your support during this
pivotal time for our station. You can become a member today at
wwoz.org/donate.
For the last fe...
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Tune in to the '50s R&B Show with host Neil Pellegrin this Tuesday from
7-10pm CT as Barbara Hawkins of The Dixie Cups joins him in the studio!
Barbara, along with her sister Rosa Lee Hawkins and their cousin, Joan Marie
Johnson, formed the group in the early '60s. They wer...
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Well, it’s about to officially be festival season. What is the official
kick off for you for your festival season? For myself, festival season
officially kicks off in March with the Suwannee Spring Reunion at the Spirit
of the Suwanee Music Park, just a seven hour drive fr...
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One week ago today, the Black Masking Indians of New Orleans debuted their
new suits for the year. A large congregation gathered outside the Backstreet
Cultural Museum at various points throughout the day to celebrate the spirit
of Mardi Gras Day within their community whil...
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YLC's free Wednesday at the Square concert series returns this spring! YLC
Wednesday at the Square is a free concert series in the heart of New Orleans
Central Business District. Proceeds from food and beverage sales benefit the
Young Leadership Council’s community projects...
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