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5 things to know for 7/27 - 8/2

Thu, 07/26/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

1) Satchmo SummerFest starts on Friday, August 3 and we've got an entire week of previews coming your way! Monday, July 30 at noon: Nayo Jones Experience live at WWOZ Tuesday, July 31 on the Trad Jazz show (9-11a): Satchmo Summer Fest staff will join us in the studio to tal... Read more

Video: Ecirb Mueller's Twisted Dixie 'On The Sunny Side Of The Street'

Wed, 07/25/18

Satchmo Summer Fest is coming up, starting August 3 and running through August 5! We'll be welcoming musicians into our studio that entire week, starting July 30, for a Satchmo preview series. Check out Ecirb Mueller's Twisted Dixie performing 'On The Sunny Side of The Stre... Read more

Video: Charmaine Neville 'Hello Dolly'

Mon, 07/23/18

Satchmo Summer Fest is coming up, starting August 3 and running through August 5! We'll be welcoming musicians into our studio that entire week, starting July 30, for a Satchmo preview series. Check out Charmaine Neville's Satchmo reincarnated performance of 'Hello Dolly' a... Read more

WWOZ wins 3 at annual Press Club of New Orleans Awards

Sun, 07/22/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The 60th Annual Excellence in Journalism Awards were held on Saturday, July 21 and WWOZ walked away with top honors in three categories: 'Best Social Media Campaign' for Takin' It To The Streets, 'Digital Innovation' for A Closer Walk, and 'Lifestyle Blog' for our Show Host... Read more

World Journey 07/21/18

Interview with Spy Boy Timothy Washington of the 9th Ward Hunters

Sat, 07/21/18

Takin' It To The Streets host Action Jackson sits down with Spy Boy Timothy Washington of the 9th Ward Hunters Black Indians of Mardi Gras. They discuss the Spy Boy position; Juneteenth; the masking tradition; masking in the 1980s and 1990s; resurrecting the Indian traditio... Read more

Video: Kyle Roussel Organ Trio

Sat, 07/21/18

Rewind! Here's our live video stream, available on demand, from the Kyle Roussel Organ Trio's free concert at the Jazz & Heritage Foundation on Saturday, July 14.  Read more

WWOZ nominated for Marconi Radio Award for Non-Commercial Station of the Year 2018

Sat, 07/21/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

We are happy to share that WWOZ has been named a finalist for the national Marconi Radio Award for Non-Commercial Station of the Year. The Marconi Radio Awards honor radio stations and on-air personalities for excellence in broadcasting. Winners will be announced September ... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 07/20/18

5 things to know for 7/20 - 7/26

Thu, 07/19/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

1) Tales of the Cocktail is here! The cocktail convention kicked off July 17 and runs through Sunday, July 27.  2) Little Freddie King is celebrating his 78th trip around the sun with a Blues Birthday Bash at BJ's on Friday, July 20! Happy birthday! 3) Get out of town? The... Read more