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Allen Toussaint Birthday Show - 10 to 12 Kitchen Sink Wednesday, January 14 (10:00 p.m to 12:00 a.m.)

Fri, 01/09/09
Join us on the Ten to Twelve Kitchen Sink Show as we celebrate the birthday of Mr. Allen Toussaint. We will only be scratching the surface playing 2 hours of the music written, performed, arranged and produced by Mr. Toussaint. Maybe we will lock out the Jazz Lunitique a... Read more

Remembering Musicians We Lost in 2008

Fri, 01/09/09
The musicians we lost in 2008, including jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard and session drummer Earl Palmer, are gone but not forgotten. Please join us in remembering them, and add your own tributes in the Comments section. Read more

French Onion Soup

Thu, 01/08/09
Recipe courtesy of Louisiana Cookin' magazine. If you like the recipe, then check out Louisiana Cookin' magazine. Subscribe with the promotion code wwoz2010, and they'll donate $5 to WWOZ. Makes 8 servings. Soup: 4 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 cups thinly... Read more

On demand audio of archived WWOZ radio shows available for streaming

Tue, 01/06/09
Authored by Jamie Dell'Apa
  For recent shows go to PRX, the mother of all audio archives:http://www.prx.org/series/31889-new-orleans-saturday-night-on-wwoz  I posted audio from a couple of my shows (Saturday to Sunday midnight to 3 a.m.) for those few non-drinking and driving listeners who sleep nor... Read more

Danny Barker Centennial Celebration

Mon, 01/05/09
Celebrate multi-instrumentalist, educator, and bandleader Danny Barker's 100th birthday with concerts, educational performances, an award ceremony, and a walking tour. The free event runs from January 13-18 at the French Market, Snug Harbor, and Palm Court Jazz Café. Read more

Location, Location, Location — New Orleans Music Show — Wednesday, January 7th (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Mon, 01/05/09
Authored by George Ingmire
Tune into WWOZ 90.7fm or wwoz.org, this Wednesday, January 7th (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) for a show dedicated to the streets and intersections of New Orleans. Whether we're talking about 2nd and Dryades (where Mardi Gras indians practice at the site of the H&R bar) or Basin Stre... Read more

Street Talk: Jazz Culture and Dance Gathering!

Mon, 01/05/09
Authored by Lynn Allen
In an Uptown dance studio in New Orleans, the Jazz Culture and Dance Gathering is taking place. Come check out what makes this dance class a unique experience. Read more

Jazz Trumpet Great Freddie Hubbard Passes

Sun, 01/04/09
Authored by Mike Kobrin
Jazz trumpet great Freddie Hubbard passed away in California on Monday, December 29, at the age of 70. Read more

Great Musical Moments of 2008 at WWOZ

Thu, 01/01/09
As we ring in the new year, join us in reminiscing about the best musical moments of 2008. From live broadcasts and in-studio performances to shows and festivals, we can think of quite a few magical highlights from the past year in New Orleans' rich musical tapestry. Read more

Photos from Dave Bartholomew's Birthday Party

Wed, 12/24/08
Authored by George Ingmire
Check out photos of the great Dave Bartholomew celebrating his birthday live in the WWOZ studio with his sons Ron, Don, and Dave Jr., and friends Cosimo Matassa, Bunchie Johnson, Mac Johnson, David Torkanowsky and more. Click the center of the slideshow to display a descr... Read more

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