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'OZone Email Newsletter for January 2025

Thu, 01/16/25

In the JANUARY 2025 Issue of the 'OZone, WWOZ's monthly newsletter: On Sale Now: Brass Passes for Jazz Fest 2025 | Report to the Community for 2024 | Our Show Hosts Favorite Records of 2024 | 2024 in Photos | Carnival Season Update | 2025 Jazz & Heritage Spring Concert... Read more

ON SALE NOW: WWOZ BRASS PASSES

Tue, 01/14/25

Mon, 01/13/25

--Written by Melissa Milton It's good to have an alter ego, like Fox Duhon, even if what you really might need is a stunt double. Wouldn't that make it easier to anchor two very different shows each week on WWOZ, plus assist in the station's audio engineering work, all ... Read more

Dumaine St. Ladies Auxiliary f/6 Ward Steppers Second Line Parade Sunday

Thu, 01/09/25

Sat, 01/04/25

Dozens of brass players, Baby Dolls, and Mardi Gras Indians came out to honor John "Prince" Gilbert at his funeral on December 30, 2024. At the time of his passing on December 14, Gilbert played saxophone for Treme Brass Band. He was also an original member of Rebirth Brass... Read more

Bourbon Street Tragedy

Fri, 01/03/25

As New Orleans' community radio station, everyone at WWOZ is deeply saddened by the tragedy that occurred on Bourbon Street early on New Year's Day. We send our deepest condolences to the victims and their families and friends. As always, music remains the heartbeat keeping... Read more