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Global Groove 09/16/23

Sat, 09/16/23

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Sonido Amazónico Los Mirlos 02:43 Cumbias Chichadélicas : Peruvian Psychedelic Chicha 2 Macorina Doh Albert 07:16 Salsa Africana vol. 3 3 Uya Iwe Tobias Areketa & The Shazi Band 05:15 Jit - The Movie 4 Dans tes yeux Luc Leandry 04:21 Zouk Anthology by Thierry Cham 5 Cumbia ... Read more

Rhythm Room 09/15/23

Sat, 09/16/23

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Tubular Bells Champ Boys 03:23 Funk 'N' Soul 1973-76 2 This Wicked Race Marion Williams 02:52 Strong Again 3 Let It Be Bill Withers 02:36 Just As I Am 4 When Midnight Comes (Broadway 402) Sandra Phillips 02:56 When Midnight Comes (Discography 1965-75) 5 This Little Light Ma... Read more

The Mastrogiovanni Family at WWOZ

Tue, 09/12/23

Thanks to WWOZ volunteer Melissa Milton for all the hard work on this piece! WWOZ is blessed to have in our family three members of the the Mastrogiovanni family. Meet them here! Johnny Mastro, Musician & Show Host | Lauren Mastro, Show Host | Michael Mastrogiovanni, Vo... Read more

Global Groove 09/09/23

Sat, 09/09/23

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Tres tigres Los Corraleros de Majagual 02:52 Colompilation 6 2 06 Qui Chemin 05:42 3 Che che cole Willie Colon - Hector Lavoe 03:33 Crime Pays 4 Aihe Ni Kpe We T. P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo 07:13 The Kings of Benin: Urban Groove 1972-80 5 Alegria Verde Sonido Verde de Moyobam... Read more

Rhythm Room 09/09/23

Sat, 09/09/23

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 tequila fantastic virtues 02:25 virtue recording studios 2 I Shall Not Be Moved Blind Boys Of Alabama 02:45 I'll Find A Way 3 Give It Up Sons Of Truth 04:16 Message From the Ghetto 4 Standing On The Pier Baby Washington 02:55 The Sue Singles 5 I'm A Whole New Thing Ural Thom... Read more

Photos: WWOZ Groove Gala 2023

Tue, 09/05/23

The WWOZ Groove Gala returned to Tableau and Le Petit Theatre on Friday, September 1! This year's Groove Gala performers included Irma Thomas, Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes, Doreen Ketchens, John "Papa" Gros, Haruka Kikuchi, Treme Brass Band, and Soul Power Live with Soul Sister. I... Read more

Video/photos: Valley of Silent Men 2023

Tue, 08/29/23

Sunday was the hottest day ever recorded in New Orleans, yet the Valley of Silent Men did not hesitate to come out — with style and great dancing as they kick off every second line season! Keep up with all the latest this year via route sheets, interviews, video, photos, an... Read more

Booker Fest: Sep. 1-3 in Bay St. Louis

Thu, 08/24/23

Authored by: Carrie Booher

James Booker grew up splitting time between New Orleans and Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Labor Day weekend, 100 Men Hall, a Black energy center that hosted legendary musicians as part of the Chitlin Circuit, will host the fourth annual Booker Fest, a fundraiser for the hall.... Read more

2023-24 second line season schedule announcement

Mon, 08/21/23

Announcing the 2023-24 second line parade schedule! The season starts this weekend with Valley of Silent Men and the 18th annual Katrina March and Second Line, both on Sunday. Check WWOZ's Takin' It To The Streets each week to find the route sheets, hear our interviews wit... Read more

Jon Batiste "World Music Radio" listening & signing parties

Wed, 08/16/23

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Here's your chance to hear Jon Batiste's new album, "World Music Radio," before its release this Friday! There are two listening parties in New Orleans today (Wednesday, August 16): Peaches Records (4318 Magazine St.) at 2pm Euclid Records (3301 Chartres St.) at 5pm Check ... Read more

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