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Rhythm Room 12/24/21

Sat, 12/25/21

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Here Comes Santa Claus Byron Lee & The Dragonaires 02:17 Christmas Party Time In The Tropics 2 I Remember, I Believe LIZZ WRIGHT 05:31 Fellowship 3 Who Took the Merry Out of Christmas The Staple Singers 02:25 Let's Make Christmas Mean Something! Volume II: More Soulful Yul... Read more

Big Nine Second Line recap

Tue, 12/21/21

Rhythm Room 12/17/21

Sat, 12/18/21

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Bookie J-Zone 03:22 J-Zone & Pablo Martin are The Du-Rites 2 There's a Creator Roscoe Robinson 03:15 Holy Spirit, Spiritual Soul & Gospel Funk from Shreveport's Jewel Records CD2 3 You've Got To Save Me Laura Lee 03:17 The Hot Wax-Invictus Anthology 4 Halfway To Paradise Do... Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for December 2021

Wed, 12/15/21

In the DECEMBER 2021 Issue of the 'OZone, WWOZ's monthly newsletter: A Perfect Holiday Gift for the OZillian in Your Life! | Fall 2021 Jazz & Heritage Concert Series | Support WWOZ on Giving Tuesday | WWOZ Celebrates 41 Years on December 4 | Volunteer Profile: Ava Dani... Read more

Holidays New Orleans Style Concerts: Rebroadcasts from 2020 & 2021

Tue, 12/14/21

Tune in during the week of December 19-25 to hear exclusive broadcasts of many Holidays New Orleans Style concerts, produced by French Quarter Festivals Inc in partnership with New Orleans & Company. These performances by the Zion Harmonizers, the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band,... Read more

Video: Big Chief Kevin Goodman's birthday

Mon, 12/13/21

Indians a-comin' to Mardi Gras 2022! WWOZ was on hand as Big Chief Kevin Goodman celebrated his birthday on December 4 in Chalmette. An impromptu practice broke out as the Flaming Arrows members were joined by other Black Masking Indians to celebrate Goodman's birthday and ... Read more

Rhythm Room 12/11/21

Sat, 12/11/21

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Chili Mac Preston Love 03:39 Preston Love's Omaha Bar-B-Q 2 Do Your Thing Marion Gaines Singers 05:39 Soul Gospel, Vol.2 3 Don't You Ever Get Tired (Of Hurting Me) Bettye Swann 02:53 Bettye Swann 4 Soul Mine Lee Dorsey 03:59 Night People 5 I'll Get Along Ann Peebles 02:13 Go... Read more

Happy 80th birthday to Big Chief Monk Boudreaux!

Tue, 12/07/21

Wishing a very happy birthday to Big Chief Monk Boudreaux-- he's 80 years old today, nominated for a Grammy Award, and undoubtedly sewing in preparation for Mardi Gras 2022! This song is 'Shotgun Joe,' from Twelfth Night 2017, when we were live from the Blue Nile with Big ... Read more

Our Show Hosts' Favorite Recordings of 2021

Tue, 12/07/21

2021 has been another long, strange trip. In a step toward normalcy, once again WWOZ show hosts are compiling lists of their favorite recordings of the year. Let those-in-the-know point you to the latest great tunes and help you catch up on what you might have missed. NOTE:... Read more

Rhythm Room 12/04/21

Sat, 12/04/21

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 10 Andromeda V3 (Mastered) July 29 2021-p2p Diasonics 03:21 2 08. What Goes Around Marion William 03:20 A Voice Of Hope 3 I Ain't Raisin' No Sand Staple Singers 06:30 Be What You Are 4 Sweet Harmony Lloyd Charmers 03:20 Dread Broadcasting Corp. Rebel Radio 5 Share Your Love ... Read more

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