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Live video stream 9:30p tonight: Donald Harrison, Jr.

Sat, 04/28/18

The presence of Mardi Gras Indians and Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs are a huge part of what gives Jazz Fest its singular atmosphere. Check out these shots of the Indians and club members at the 49th Annual Jazz Fest as captured by the WWOZ photography team! Read more

BILL'S 20018 JAZZ FEST PICKS - DAY 2

Sat, 04/28/18

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No Andy Williams, not Christmas, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the unchallenged greatest music and culture event on the planet. This is my first day out this year and there is no shortage of talent to keep me entertained... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 04/27/18

Sat, 04/28/18

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 sea cruise rico rodriguez 03:02 that man is forward (reissue 1998) 2 Promised Land The Black Sorrows 02:34 Sonola/Rockin' Zydeco 3 02 Running Free - Joe Creighton 04:13 4 I Shall Not Be Moved Blind Boys Of Alabama ... Read more

Photo highlights from Day 1 of Jazz Fest - April 27, 2018

Fri, 04/27/18

We've got photo highlights from Day 1 of Jazz Fest 2018 rolling in all day and night long! Check them out below. Special thanks to our contributing photographers, Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, Michele Goldfarb, Michael E. McAndrew, and Charlie Steiner. Read more

Video only: Donald Harrison, Jr., Saturday at 9:30p

Fri, 04/27/18

It's going to be another stellar day from the Fairgrounds as WWOZ broadcasts live from Day 2 of the 2018 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival! Here's our schedule for Day 2 (subject to change), plus some video previews of the acts who will be hitting our airwaves on Saturda... Read more

Live broadcast spotlight: Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns

Fri, 04/27/18

We're kicking off Jazz Fest 2018 with a set from Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, coming to you live from the Blues Tent! Meschiya and her band have grown from the Lagniappe Stage to packing the Blues Tent, and were on the Acura Stage last year. Check out their perform... Read more