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New Orleans Musicians Say: "Support WWOZ!"

Thu, 11/12/15

Authored by: David Stafford

Last Day of the WWOZ Pledge Drive from WWOZ New Orleans on Vimeo. In this short video, a whole bunch of members of the New Orleans musical community share their thought on why WWOZ deserves your support. We hear from Davell Crawford, James Singleton, Doreen Ketchens, Kenny ... Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for November, 2015

Thu, 11/12/15

In This IssueIn Memoriam: Allen ToussaintWe Give ThanksNew: Our Two-Week On-Demand ArchiveNew Orleans Calling features NOCCA ArtistsNew Music SpotlightRecipe: Chubby Carrier's Creole Chicken in Tomato SauceQuick Links -->Spread the GrooveTell your friends and colleagues abou... Read more

2015 Treme Creole Gumbo Festival

Wed, 11/11/15

Authored by: Carrie Booher

The 8th annual Treme Creole Gumbo Fest returns to Armstrong Park in the historic Treme for the weekend of November 14-15. This free festival runs from 11a-7p each day and will feature great live, local music from brass bands, jazz, and R&B performers. The food at this festival... Read more

In Memoriam: Allen Toussaint

Tue, 11/10/15

Authored by: Carrie Booher

New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint passed away at the age of seventy-seven on Monday, November 9. A true performer to the end, Toussaint was on tour in Spain at the time of his death. Toussaint is fondly recalled as a humble and elegant man and as a supremely talented musician. Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 11/13/15

Tue, 11/10/15

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 Either Allen Toussaint 02:55 What Is Success: The Scepter And Bell Recordings 2015/11/13 22:00:59 2 Out of the City (Into Country Life) Allen Toussaint 03:37 Life, Love and ... Read more

Where Yat?: Fall Pledge Party Edition

Thu, 11/05/15

Authored by: Carrie Booher

One of the coolest things about the Fall Pledge Party for those of us who are here at WWOZ day in and day out is the interaction we get with our regular listeners. We love to hear from members, new and renewing, and find out where you're from and what you love about WWOZ. ... Read more

New music spotlight: WWOZ #43 "Anytime and Anywhere"

Tue, 11/03/15

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Each membership drive, WWOZ puts out a new CD with some of the best sounds of New Orleans and where we've been this year. CD #43, Anytime and Anywhere, is truly one of the finest we've put together yet, filled with rip-roaring music from local and national acts recorded liv... Read more

Mirliton Festival - 11/7

Mon, 11/02/15

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Mirliton Fest, the Bywater's annual neighborhood festival, is celebrating its 26th year this Saturday, November 7. Running from 11a to 7p at Markey Park, this free family-friendly fest will host live music from Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers, the Washboard Chaz Trio, One... Read more

HAROLD BATTISTE 2 - Keeping The Music Alive

Sat, 10/31/15

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Life & Death In The Big Easy

Fri, 10/30/15

Authored by: Nita Ketner

Cheryl Gerber’s new book, “New Orleans: Life and Death in the Big Easy,” is a beautifully photographed, social commentary on modern New Orleans culture. While it amply demonstrates the obvious disparities between New Orleanians – black, white, rich, poor, male, female, gay,... Read more

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