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Hear the Sounds of the Season

Wed, 12/25/24

Mon, 12/23/24

'OZone Email Newsletter for December 2024

Thu, 12/19/24

In the DECEMBER 2024 Issue of the 'OZone, WWOZ's monthly newsletter: End of Year Giving | See WWOZ on YouTube! | Rewind: Professor Longhair/James Booker Tribute | Livewire Music Calendar for the Holidays | Twelfth Night & Carnival 2025 | 2025 Jazz & Heritage Spring Co... Read more

Wednesday, 11am: Live Tribute to Booker + Fess

Mon, 12/16/24

--Written by Melissa Milton If you want to understand what makes people tick, ask a clinical psychologist. Or ask a jazz lover. Better yet, ask Charlie B - he’s both, and a lot more, all rolled into one soft-spoken enthusiast and explorer. Charles Burchell, aka Charlie ... Read more

Our Show Hosts' Favorite Recordings of 2024

Fri, 12/13/24

Once again for 2024, 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: our hosts will continue submitting lists through the en... Read more

Video: Bruce Daigrepont - une Fête de Noël

Mon, 12/09/24

WWOZ Video was on hand for the Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band's live performance at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center on Saturday, December 7! 'Tis the season for une Fête de Noël with a night of traditional and lively Cajun music. Read more

Recipe: Turkey Neck Gumbo

Sun, 12/08/24

This is dark-roux gumbo, with a couple of twists. It uses blackened-and-braised turkey necks (a recipe for which is included separately below), and it includes poblano rather than green bell peppers. See the Notes section for some excellent tips on executing this recipe. I... Read more

Live Video: Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band

Sat, 12/07/24

Mon, 12/02/24

Dear friends, This is an incredibly important week for WWOZ as we celebrate both our 44th Birthday and Giving Tuesday at the same time! 44 years ago WWOZ was awarded its federal broadcast license-the only caveat was that it had to be on the air within 24 hours! Since the s... Read more

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Hear the Sounds of the Season

2024: Year in Photos

'OZone Email Newsletter for December 2024

Wednesday, 11am: Live Tribute to Booker + Fess

Show Host Profile: Charles Burchell--Parallel Universes

Our Show Hosts' Favorite Recordings of 2024

Video: Bruce Daigrepont - une Fête de Noël

Recipe: Turkey Neck Gumbo

Live Video: Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band

A Message from Beth Arroyo Utterback, General Manager of WWOZ

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