YLC's Wednesdays at the Square series returns this week with performances from Lost Bayou Ramblers and Mia Borders at Lafayette Square. Each concert runs from 5:30-8:30p. Check out the full schedule for this season below: March 14: Lost Bayou Ramblers, Mia Borders March 21:... Read more

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Terence Blanchard has incredible artistic breadth-- one that's extended by his two-act opera, Champion, showing now at the Mahalia Jackson Theater. It has one remaining performance in New Orleans, today at 2:30p, presented by the New Orleans Opera. Champion is the story of... Read more

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation was pleased to present the Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet on Saturday night, with two shows at 8 and 9:30p! WWOZ live video streamed from the first set-- check it out below!  Read more

The Midcity Bayou Boogaloo has announced the lineup for its 13th annual festival, happening May 18-20 along the banks of Bayou St. John. Of note this year: Leo Nocentelli, Marc Broussard, and Deacon John & the Ivories. Each of these artists is making their Bayou Boogaloo de... Read more

Sitting down with Big Chief Alfred Doucette of the Flaming Arrows as he prepared for Mardi Gras. The Mardi Gras Indians will be in the streets again soon-- Uptown Super Sunday hits Sunday, March 18 and St. Joseph's Night is Monday, March 19. Get the details at WWOZ's Takin'... Read more

Barbara A. Gillmor passed away on March 3, 2018 at the age of 62. Barbara was a longtime New Orleans enthusiast who moved here in the 1960s. Upon arrival, she knew-- "NOLA Til Ya Die," as she often said. Barbara's flamboyant spirit and soul touched many. She was a dedicated... Read more

Here's Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet performing 'Offbeat Personality' at WWOZ in 2014. They will be performing two free shows at the Jazz and Heritage Center on Saturday night. Read more

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