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A Message from Beth Arroyo Utterback, General Manager of WWOZ

Mon, 12/02/24

Dear friends, This is an incredibly important week for WWOZ as we celebrate both our 44th Birthday and Giving Tuesday at the same time! 44 years ago WWOZ was awarded its federal broadcast license-the only caveat was that it had to be on the air within 24 hours! Since the s... Read more

We're Thankful!

Mon, 11/25/24

Home is Where the Groove Is and we're thankful to be in our new home! Thanks and love to YOU and Guardians of the Groove everywhere who make WWOZ possible. We hope you enjoy this video. We had fun making it for you! Read more

WWOZ Recognized by New Orleans City Council

Fri, 11/22/24

WWOZ received special recognition from the New Orleans City Council on Thursday, November 21, 2024, honoring former WWOZ General Managers David Freedman and Tim Green, current WWOZ General Manager Beth Arroyo Utterback, founders Walter Brock and Jerry Brock, and “all the st... Read more

Stay Connected: WWOZ on Social Media

Tue, 11/19/24

WWOZ is on a variety of social media networks. Follow, like, share, tag, post, and join in any and all other forms of interacting with us! Facebook: facebook.com/wwozneworleans Instagram: instagram.com/wwoz_neworleans/ Threads: threads.net/@wwoz_neworleans BlueSky: bsky.app/... Read more

Show Host Profile: Hazel, Delta Rambler & Original OZilian

Mon, 11/11/24

--Written by Melissa Milton   NOTE: Our November OZone newsletter incorrectly said Hazel's birthday is December 5.  It's actually December 3!            WWOZ will celebrate its 44th birthday on December 4, one day after longtime show host Hazel the Delta Rambler blows ou... Read more

2024 Holidays New Orleans Style and "New Orleans Eve"

Tue, 11/05/24

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) announced its 2024 Holidays New Orleans Style Concert Series at St. Louis Cathedral and the inaugural New Orleans Eve concert—a festive countdown to the New Year. Presented in partnership with NewOrleans.com, these family-friendly conce... Read more

New Orleans Film Fest 2024

Thu, 10/31/24

Authored by:  Melissa Milton

WWOZ was on hand for the 2024 New Orleans Film Fest, which ran October 16-27 in local theaters and venues throughout the city and virtually! Melissa Milton was on hand for 'OZ to check out a number of music films and a few of local interest. Check out her reviews below! Bl... Read more

Video: James Andrews & the Crescent City All-Stars

Mon, 10/21/24

James Andrews & the Crescent City All-Stars joined New Orleans Music Show host Murf Reeves in the studio on Monday, October 21 for a few songs! Check out their performance below. This was only the third performance ever in our brand new Gia Maione Prima Foundation Performan... Read more

Video: Cyril Neville w/Omari Neville & the Fuel, Oct. 2024

Thu, 10/17/24

Cyril Neville joined New Orleans Music Show host Murf Reeves in the studio on Monday, October 7 for a 40-minute set backed by Omari Neville & the Fuel! Check out their performance below. This was only the second performance ever in our brand new Gia Maione Prima Foundation ... Read more

Get an authentic Jazz Fest-style sign from artist Nan Parati

Tue, 10/15/24

Y’all!  Let’s do this again! Festing In Place returns to the WWOZ airwaves October 24-27 and we've got a cool offer: Support WWOZ AND make your living room (or your best friend, or your kids, parents, boss, backyard, dog, or favorite musician) happy with a genuine, bonafid... Read more