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5 things to know for 5/18 - 5/24

Thu, 05/17/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

1) It's Bayou Boogaloo time! Break out the kayaks and float into this 3-day festival along the banks of Bayou St. John (Friday-Sunday). This year's performers include Marc Broussard (pictured; headlining Friday night), Deacon John, Leo Nocentelli & the Funkin' Truth, Paa Ko... Read more

Takin' It To The Streets: Divine Ladies, Zulu, West Fest this Sunday

Wed, 05/16/18

Tue, 05/15/18

Authored by: Old Man River

Happy festival season to all! Last summer I had the opportunity to attend a number of festivals outside of New Orleans and shared those experiences here. I hope to do the same this summer and I am happy to announce that Memorial Day weekend I will be attending my third ... Read more

Video only: Sync Up Workshop - Social Media Strategies, Weds. 5:30p

Mon, 05/14/18

The students from Young Audiences Charter School in Gretna joined us on the May edition of School Groove, live from the WWOZ studio this afternoon. This young band placed third in the Beginner category at the recent 'Class Got Brass' competition, held by the New Orleans Jaz... Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for May 2018

Mon, 05/14/18

Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses 'Shag'

Mon, 05/14/18

In honor of what would've been Sidney Bechet's 121st birthday (May 14), here's Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses performing his song 'Shag' at Maison last summer. Read more

2018 Bayou Boogaloo: May 18-20

Sun, 05/13/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

The 2018 Midcity Bayou Boogaloo is happening Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20. This year's performers include Marc Broussard, Deacon John, Leo Nocentelli & the Funkin' Truth, Paa Kow, Walter Wolfman Washington & the Roadmasters, and Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes. Fin... Read more