Happy birthday, Shannon Powell! This Treme born-and-raised drummer never ceases to amaze. Check out his performance at WWOZ in March 2017 below.  Read more

New Orleans Jazz Museum Music Curator (and WWOZ show host) David Kunian walks us through the museum's fascinating "Women of Note" exhibition. The exhibit highlights the role of women in the evolution of New Orleans Jazz from its beginnings in the early 20th century to today... Read more

Mykia Jovan joined host Derrick Freeman on the New Orleans Music Show last Wednesday for a 3-song performance. Here was her finale, the powerful '16 Shots.'  Read more

Terence Blanchard has incredible artistic breadth-- one that's extended by his two-act opera, Champion, showing now at the Mahalia Jackson Theater. It has one remaining performance in New Orleans, today at 2:30p, presented by the New Orleans Opera. Champion is the story of... Read more

Sitting down with Big Chief Alfred Doucette of the Flaming Arrows as he prepared for Mardi Gras. The Mardi Gras Indians will be in the streets again soon-- Uptown Super Sunday hits Sunday, March 18 and St. Joseph's Night is Monday, March 19. Get the details at WWOZ's Takin'... Read more

Here's Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet performing 'Offbeat Personality' at WWOZ in 2014. They will be performing two free shows at the Jazz and Heritage Center on Saturday night. Read more

WWOZ will be video streaming as The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation proudly presents the Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet in concert on Saturday, March 10, with shows at 8p and 9:30p, at the Jazz & Heritage Center (1225 N. Rampart Street). We will be video streaming the ... Read more

WWOZ Piano Night is returning to House of Blues Monday, April 30! As the city’s premier event celebrating the great pianists of New Orleans, this year’s Piano Night is dedicated to the memory and legacy of Fats Domino. Tickets for the event at House of Blues are available n... Read more

Cha Wa performing 'Ooh Na Nay' in our studio last March. St. Joseph's Night and Super Sunday are coming up! Stay in the loop at WWOZ's Takin' It To The Streets, your source for Mardi Gras Indian and second line events.  Read more

WWOZ sat down with the great Terence Blanchard for a conversation about his work on 'Champion,' an opera in jazz. 'Champion' makes its New Orleans debut March 9 and 11, produced by the New Orleans Opera. Read more