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Volunteer Profile: Leslie Cooper: MARCHING IN HALLOWED FOOTSTEPS

Sun, 01/14/24

--Written by Melissa Milton On Mardi Gras morning forty years ago, a young woman visiting New Orleans from Natchez was festooning herself for the day at a friend’s house when she discovered WWOZ. “I heard an early jazz tune, and I thought to myself, is THAT the radio? Wha... Read more

2024 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

Mon, 01/01/24

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The Mardi Gras season is upon us again! Here's the parade schedule for 2024 (subject to change). LUNDI GRAS Monday, February 12 2pm Red Beans - Marigny 2pm Dead Beans - Bayou St. John 2pm Feijao/Green Beans - Bywater 5:15pm Proteus - Uptown 6pm Orpheus - Uptown MARDI GRAS ... Read more

Video: WWOZ's Moving Day Second Line Parade

Mon, 01/01/24

2023 was a big year for WWOZ as we moved to a new home at Jax Brewery at the end of November! We, of course, celebrated the milestone with a second line parade from our old spot at the French Market to Jax. Check out these video highlights from the special day, featuring ap... Read more

Photos: WWOZ Holiday Party 2023

Tue, 12/19/23

It takes this many Guardians of the Groove (and more) to make the greatest station in the universe! These are just a few photos from the fabulous and festive WWOZ holiday party celebrating our incredible show hosts, staff, super volunteers, and board! Read more

WWOZ celebrates 43 years!

Mon, 12/04/23

WWOZ first hit the air 43 years ago today! Tune in to hear us continue to bring the sounds of New Orleans music and culture to the airwaves at 90.7 FM and the world at wwoz.org all day long, just as we've been doing since December 4, 1980! WWOZ is listener-supported, volun... Read more

Photos: WWOZ's Moving Day

Tue, 11/28/23

WWOZ moved to our new home at Jax Brewery today! Our photography team was on hand to capture the many vibrant moments during our celebratory second line parade from our old home at the French Market Building to the new spot at Jax. Special thanks to photographers Kristen De... Read more

Looking Forward: French Market studio reflection

Mon, 11/27/23

Authored by:  Soul Sister

WWOZ is moving up the street from our French Market Studio to our new home at Jax Brewery so we're spending this week looking back at 18 years of WWOZ broadcasting from the French Market with photos, videos, and station volunteer recollections. I'll always cherish the Fren... Read more

A Jewel That Shines Brighter: French Market studio reflection

Mon, 11/27/23

WWOZ is moving up the street from our French Market Studio to our new home at Jax Brewery so we're spending this week looking back at 18 years of WWOZ broadcasting from the French Market with photos, videos, and station volunteer recollections. When WWOZ was faced with rel... Read more

Culture Campout happening 12/1-3 at Fontainebleau State Park

Mon, 11/27/23

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Come camp and enjoy some music, dancing, and cultural sharing this December! Culture Campout is happening at Fontainebleau State Park (Group Site 1) on Friday, December 1 through Sunday, December 3! This is a family friendly weekend of music, dance, and cultural sharing. At... Read more

A message from WWOZ General Manager Beth Arroyo Utterback

Mon, 11/27/23

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday and I'm thrilled to invite you to literally Join Our Brass Band- In Person--as we Second Line Down Decatur Street from the French Market to our new home at Jax Brewery! With so many Guardians of the Groove who don't live in the New Orleans area, ... Read more