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WWOZ General Manager in Break Thru Magazine: "The Wizardess of 'OZ"

Wed, 09/06/17

One of the little-known facts about local public radio station WWOZ is what the station’s call letters stand for. Its founders chose an abbreviation for the “Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” from the namesake book and feature film. After 35 years of making her own kind of magic ha... Read more

New music spotlight: Lost Bayou Ramblers

Wed, 09/06/17

Authored by: Chris Saucier

Lafayette-based and Grammy-nominated band Lost Bayou Ramblers are set to release their eighth album on September 26th. With Kalenda—a Caribbean dance, a Cajun rock and roll song, a female character’s name, and a Louisiana rhythm—the Lost Bayou Ramblers continue to redefine ... Read more

Jazz in the Park's Fall 2017 season

Tue, 09/05/17

The fall 2017 Jazz in the Park season starts this weekend Jazz in the Park's Burger Fest on Friday, Sep. 8 and Saturday, Sep. 9 at Crescent Park under the Mandeville Shed. Saturday offers free performances from Cyril Neville Swamp Band, Los Hombres Calientes featuring Bill ... Read more

Brass Passes On Sale Now!

Tue, 09/05/17

'OZone Email Newsletter for September 2017

Tue, 09/05/17

In the SEPTEMBER 2017 Issue of the 'OZone, WWOZ's monthly newsletter: Fall Second Line Season Is Under Way | New Concert Series from the NOJ&HF | Volunteer Spotlight: Arlene Hines | Show Host Spotlight: Murf Reeves | Free Music Education Programs from the NOJ&HF | Baby's C... Read more

Video: Valley of Silent Men Second Line

Tue, 09/05/17

Rhythm Room Playlist 09/01/17

Sat, 09/02/17

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 comencemos phirpo y sus caribes 02:17 parrilla caliente 2 10 Ain't Nobody's Business Gospel Hummingbirds 02:54 Steppin' out 3 The Best You Can Bill Withers 02:24 Making Music 4 Didn't I (Blow Your Mind) The Cables ... Read more

5 things to know for 9/1 to 9/7

Thu, 08/31/17

1. Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers perform at a fun-raiser to benefit Treme's Backstreet Cultural Museum 9/1. The Backstreet Cultural Museum is a repository of Mardi Gras Indian, Social Aid & Pleasure Club, jazz funeral, and second line parade memorabilia. It is lo... Read more

Video: Betty Shirley, "Backwater Blues"

Thu, 08/31/17

Legendary jazz vocalist Betty Shirley preforms at WWOZ on June 5, 2017 Read more

Recipe: New Orleans-Style Cold Brew Ice Coffee

Wed, 08/30/17

A cooler take on the coffee break. Read more

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