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Happy 80th birthday to Big Chief Monk Boudreaux!

Tue, 12/07/21

Wishing a very happy birthday to Big Chief Monk Boudreaux-- he's 80 years old today, nominated for a Grammy Award, and undoubtedly sewing in preparation for Mardi Gras 2022! This song is 'Shotgun Joe,' from Twelfth Night 2017, when we were live from the Blue Nile with Big ... Read more

Our Show Hosts' Favorite Recordings of 2021

Tue, 12/07/21

2021 has been another long, strange trip. In a step toward normalcy, once again WWOZ show hosts are compiling lists of their favorite recordings of the year. Let those-in-the-know point you to the latest great tunes and help you catch up on what you might have missed. NOTE:... Read more

Rhythm Room 12/04/21

Sat, 12/04/21

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 10 Andromeda V3 (Mastered) July 29 2021-p2p Diasonics 03:21 2 08. What Goes Around Marion William 03:20 A Voice Of Hope 3 I Ain't Raisin' No Sand Staple Singers 06:30 Be What You Are 4 Sweet Harmony Lloyd Charmers 03:20 Dread Broadcasting Corp. Rebel Radio 5 Share Your Love ... Read more

Booker Fest: Dec. 3-5 in Bay St. Louis

Wed, 12/01/21

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

Dumaine Street Gang Second Line Parade, Sun. 12pm

Wed, 12/01/21

Rhythm Room 11//26/21

Sat, 11/27/21

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 A Hunk Of Funk Gene Dozier And The Brotherhood 03:01 The Soul Of Minit Records 2 Better Home Roy Tyler & New Directions 02:50 Three Way Calling 3 I Believe To My Soul Donny Hathaway 03:52 Everything Is Everything 4 Divorce Decree Doris Duke 02:30 Oxford American 10th Annive... Read more

November 30 is Giving Tuesday!

Fri, 11/26/21

Wed, 11/24/21

Tue, 11/23/21

It's an amazing year for Grammy nominations for Louisianans-- especially Jon Batiste! A New Orleans native, St. Aug and NOCCA alum, Batiste leads all nominations with 11-- the most for a New Orleans artist ever! Jon Batiste has the potential to come home with an astonishing... Read more

Get a customized sign from Jazz Fest sign artist Nan Parati & support 'OZ!

Tue, 11/23/21

Looking for a unique gift that supports a local artist and your favorite radio station? You can still order a customized sign from Jazz Fest sign artist Nan Parati! As long as Nan's arm holds out (and it's doing well), there should be NO supply chain issues with these gifts... Read more

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Happy 80th birthday to Big Chief Monk Boudreaux!

Our Show Hosts' Favorite Recordings of 2021

Rhythm Room 12/04/21

Booker Fest: Dec. 3-5 in Bay St. Louis

Dumaine Street Gang Second Line Parade, Sun. 12pm

Rhythm Room 11//26/21

November 30 is Giving Tuesday!

Men & Lady Buckjumpers Second Line Parade Sunday at noon

2022 Louisiana-based Grammy Award nominees

Get a customized sign from Jazz Fest sign artist Nan Parati & support 'OZ!

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