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Hello Guardians of the Groove,
I have been wanting to do this for awhile, recapping my show, so I do not
forget any awesomeness that may have happened. I started with a tribute to
Dr. John. The good doctor passed away June 6th 2019 and I missed last
Thursday so I settle...
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--Written by Melissa Milton
Twice a week, on Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings, the leader of the
Original Tuxedo Band, drummer Gerald French, cozies up to the microphone in
the WWOZ studio and brings us, as he says, "more platter, less chatter."
If you’re tuning in ...
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WWOZ is deeply grateful for the generous bequest left by Guardian of the
Groove Mary Cornelius, Ph.D., who passed away in December following a long
illness.
Mary spent her professional career finding ways to naturally control pests
like termites without harming the planet....
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Happy birthday, Bob Dylan!!! On his 83rd birthday (Friday, May 24, 2024),
WWOZ video streamed live from the Bob Dylan tribute show at the Broadside.
Check out the full show in the player above!
Performers include Brian Stoltz, Papa Mali, Johnny Sansone, Alex McMurray,
Bil...
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The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is excited to announce the opening
of its Community Partnership Grant program. The Foundation begins its grant
application season with a staggered opening date. Open today are the
Education In-School and Education After-School cate...
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In the MAY 2024 Issue of the 'OZone,
WWOZ's monthly newsletter:
Jazz Fest Shout Outs | 100+ Totally Fab Jazz Fest Photos | Another Look at
Piano Night | Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Concert Series, May 31-June 1 | Summer
Fun: Festivals & Events | Second Line Season Update | ...
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This month, we have a pair of refreshing summery cocktail recipes from Lead
Bartender Heather Blanchard of The Pool Club at the Virgin Hotels New
Orleans, on Baronne near Lafayette in the CBD.
Also, something NOLA locals & summer visitors might want to note at the
bigging ...
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"Festival Season" is technically over, but fear not, because there's a whole
summer season of music festival fun ahead around south Louisiana. Check out
some of the music festivals and other diversions in and around New Orleans
and other parts of Louisiana this summer. Just...
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Today, on GiveNOLA Day, as WWOZ is packing up and preparing to move to our
new home up to the fifth floor of the Jax Brewery buiding, we are reflecting
on WWOZ's past, present, and what's to come.
Like well seasoned cast iron skillet, WWOZ is what it is today thanks to
hun...
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