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Video: French Quarter Fest 2018

Sat, 04/21/18

Over half a million people attended French Quarter Fest this year, even with the Saturday cancelation. WWOZ's video team hit nearly all of the 23 stages-- check it out below! Read more

5 things to know for 4/20 - 4/26

Fri, 04/20/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

1) Abita Springs Busker Fest is happening this Sunday, April 22. Performers at the trailhead this year include Jumbo Shrimp Jazz Band, Deslondes, Dr. Bird and the Beak Division, and Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses. Keep up to date on any changes due to weather at their Fac... Read more

Take the new Fair Grounds tour on 'A Closer Walk'

Thu, 04/19/18

Wed, 04/18/18

Check out the new video from Hot 8! They'll be on the Acura Stage at Jazz Fest on Saturday, April 28. Read more

34 free concerts at Louisiana Music Factory during Jazz Fest

Tue, 04/17/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Check out the 2018 "Factory Fest" schedule! What a lineup. All shows take place at Louisiana Music Factory (421 Frenchmen). Thursday, April 26 12p Anrew Duhon 1p Cha Wa 2p Jason Marsalis 3p Gal Holiday 4p Billy Iuso 5p Chris Thomas King 6p Brass-A-Holics Monday, April 30 ... Read more

John Goodman on Brass Passes

Tue, 04/17/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

We were happy to welcome the students of the KIPP Morial Wolfpack Brass Band into our studio for the April edition of School Groove this afternoon! These are middle school students led by Mr. Kelvin Harrison Sr and Mr. Alan Dejan. Check out their performance below. Read more

Joe Krown at WWOZ for French Quarter Fest 2018

Mon, 04/16/18

Joe Krown joined host Leslie Cooper in the studio on Sunday as part of our French Quarter Fest broadcast! He also spoke about some special features coming up at the upcoming WWOZ Piano Night-- our 30th Annual! Check it out below. Read more