It was another beautiful Congo Square Rhythms Fest held at Congo Square inside Armstrong Park last weekend! This annual festival, produced by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, is a free weekend celebration showcasing the music, food, and dance that made New Orlean... Read more

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation's annual Class Got Brass competition was held last Saturday amidst Congo Square Rhythms Fest inside Armstrong Park! The future of New Orleans music is bright because these kids sounded (and looked!) great. Louisiana middle and hig... Read more

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We’re proud to share that WWOZ took home THREE top honors at the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters' Prestige Awards in Baton Rouge today, recognizing the best in Louisiana broadcasting for: Best Live Onsite/Remote - Live at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Best ... Read more

Scenes from Uptown Super Sunday on March 15, 2026! The Mardi Gras Indians were out on the streets to show their amazing art, accompanied by Baby Dolls, second line dancers, and brass bands. This annual event is centered around A.L. Davis Park at the corner of Washington Ave... Read more

Show Host Profile: Michael Dominici   --Written by Melissa Milton   Not many people can point to an obsession with an early 20th century piano player from New York as the reason they’re on the radio today in New Orleans, but then, WWOZ show host Michael Dominici isn’t ju... Read more

Explore how Jazz Fest, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, and WWOZ's relationship has impacted the modern tradition of brass bands and second lines in this edition of the Allison Miner Series! New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fellowship Grant Recipient Jerry Brock's res... Read more

YLC's free Wednesday at the Square concert series returns this spring! YLC Wednesday at the Square is a free concert series in the heart of New Orleans Central Business District. Proceeds from food and beverage sales benefit the Young Leadership Council’s community projects... Read more

We've noticed an interesting trend in the naming of New Orleans music acts.  There's Jelly Biscuit & the Flaky Layers; Biscuits & Jam with Meryl Zimmerman & Friends; and Jacky Blaire & The Hot Biscuits. So in honor of New Orleans' burgeoning "Biscuit-core" scene, this month... Read more