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Video: Sync Up - Basic Financial Literacy for Musicians

Wed, 12/19/18

WWOZ was on hand to live video stream from the latest Sync Up, presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation tonight. Watch the video below for a primer on what every musician should know about how to manage money. Presenters: Jeremy Gelbwaks, management consultan... Read more

Video: MainLine at WWOZ

Wed, 12/19/18

MainLine Brass Band joined us in the studio during the New Orleans Music Show with host George Ingmire this afternoon to drum up some support for their show tomorrow at the Trombone Shorty Foundation's 7th Annual Tunes for Toys event! Tunes for Toys is happening at the Geor... Read more

Live video from Sync Up: Financial Literacy for Musicians

Wed, 12/19/18

Mon, 12/17/18

WWOZ's Action Jackson sat down with world famous New Orleans drummer Joe Lastie in November. Listen to the interview below to hear Lastie talk about coming up in the New Orleans musical traditions in the Lower 9th Ward (alongside cousin Herlin Riley) and much more. Read more

MainLine at WWOZ, Weds. 12p

Sun, 12/16/18

WWOZ was on hand to video stream from the entire Ellis Marsalis concert held at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center on Saturday, December 15. The patriarch of modern jazz in New Orleans performed some of his classics, Christmas songs, and much more. Watch it al... Read more

'High Society' Changes Jazz: Tricentennial Music Moment

Sat, 12/15/18

If you play clarinet, the one song you have to master is ‘High Society,’ because there’s a solo that proves you can call yourself a clarinet player in the New Orleans style. Read more

Rhythm Room 12/14/18

Sat, 12/15/18

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 more scorcher Coyabalites 4 "Unhinged" 03:22 2 I Shall Be Released Nina Simone 6 To Love Somebody 03:56 3 You've Got To Save Me Laura Lee 19 The Hot Wax-Invictus Anthology 03:17 4 More Than A Heart Can Stand Jimmy Ruffin 16 The Ultimate Motown Collection 03:29 5 Baby Please... Read more

5 things to know for 12/14 - 12/20

Thu, 12/13/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

1) Tune into our live video stream from the Ellis Marsalis concert at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center on Saturday starting at 8p! Watch here or on our Facebook page. 2) Brother Martin High School Jazz Band will be joining us live in the studio on Thursday... Read more