Dear friends, This is an incredibly important week for WWOZ as we celebrate both our 44th Birthday and Giving Tuesday at the same time! 44 years ago WWOZ was awarded its federal broadcast license-the only caveat was that it had to be on the air within 24 hours! Since the s... Read more

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Home is Where the Groove Is and we're thankful to be in our new home! Thanks and love to YOU and Guardians of the Groove everywhere who make WWOZ possible. We hope you enjoy this video. We had fun making it for you! Read more

WWOZ received special recognition from the New Orleans City Council on Thursday, November 21, 2024, honoring former WWOZ General Managers David Freedman and Tim Green, current WWOZ General Manager Beth Arroyo Utterback, founders Walter Brock and Jerry Brock, and “all the st... Read more

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--Written by Melissa Milton   NOTE: Our November OZone newsletter incorrectly said Hazel's birthday is December 5.  It's actually December 3!            WWOZ will celebrate its 44th birthday on December 4, one day after longtime show host Hazel the Delta Rambler blows ou... Read more

Move over sandwiches and make room for a Louisiana pistolette: a Cajun stuffed shrimp and meatball roll! The combination of flavors will impress your guests for your next gathering; this is the kind of "big batch" recipe that serves a crowd. Thanks to Executive Chef Marcus ... Read more

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) announced its 2024 Holidays New Orleans Style Concert Series at St. Louis Cathedral and the inaugural New Orleans Eve concert—a festive countdown to the New Year. Presented in partnership with NewOrleans.com, these family-friendly conce... Read more

WWOZ was on hand for the 2024 New Orleans Film Fest, which ran October 16-27 in local theaters and venues throughout the city and virtually! Melissa Milton was on hand for 'OZ to check out a number of music films and a few of local interest. Check out her reviews below! Bl... Read more