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The Voice of Our Lives

Fri, 09/09/22
Authored by Father Ron
WWOZ represents everything that is good about New Orleans and South Louisiana. This station not only represents the musicians, songwriters, and producers of this area, but also the people and culture that make us so unique. WWOZ is at the heart of all this: second lines, Ma... Read more

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Tue, 09/06/22

Rhythm Room 09/03/22

Sat, 09/03/22
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Bonanza Coyabalites 03:38 Unhinged 2 Childhood Days Universal Jubileers 04:05 Good God! A Gospel Funk Hymnal 3 The Challenge The Staple Singers 03:43 We'll Get Over '70 4 Mockingbird (Symbol 919) Inez & Charlie Foxx 02:39 Don't Do It No More (Discography 1960-74) 5 The Lady... Read more

Soul Sister’s 16th Annual Birthday Jam Gathers Legends for a “Two Step Throwback Edition” at Tipitina’s

Fri, 09/02/22
Authored by Soul Sister
On Friday, September 9, WWOZ's Soul Sister will throw the 16th edition of her now-legendary, annual birthday party shows (open to the public), a tradition at Tipitina’s, 501 Napoleon Ave. in New Orleans. Each year’s Birthday Jam features a different artist or theme. This y... Read more

Photos: WWOZ Groove Gala 2022

Fri, 09/02/22
The WWOZ Groove Gala returned to Tableau and Le Petit Theatre on Thursday, September 1! This year's Groove Gala performers included Irma Thomas, John Boutte, Bruce Sunpie Barnes & Amanda Shaw, Meschiya Lake, Doreen Ketchens, Al "Lil Fats" Jackson, and DJ Neil Pellegrin. It ... Read more

Booker Fest: Sep. 2-4 in Bay St. Louis

Sun, 08/28/22
Authored by Carrie Booher
James Booker grew up splitting time between New Orleans and Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. This weekend, 100 Men Hall, a Black energy center that hosted legendary musicians as part of the Chitlin Circuit, will host the second annual Booker Fest, a fundraiser for the hall. For ... Read more

Rhythm Room 08/27/22

Sat, 08/27/22
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Mercy Mercy Booker T. & The MGs 02:37 Soul Dressing 2 04 Great Jehovah (Featuring Toots Hibbert) Blue Glaze Mento Band 02:53 3 Things Ain't Right Esther Marrow 03:39 Sister Woman 4 Throw A Farewell Kiss Temptations 03:28 Sky's The Limit 5 One More Heartache Jim Gilstrap 02:5... Read more

Video: Corey Ledet at Cajun Zydeco Fest 2022

Tue, 08/23/22
Here's Corey Ledet & His Cajun Band's set from the Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival, June 2022! The festival is presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and was held at Armstrong Park. cajunzydecofest.com Read more

Video: Sean Ardoin at Cajun Zydeco Fest 2022

Tue, 08/23/22
Here's Sean Ardoin's set from the Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival, June 2022! The festival is presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and was held at Armstrong Park. cajunzydecofest.com Read more

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