WWOZ Latest

WWOZ brings together our local, national and international supporters into a distinctive community that celebrates and strengthens the music, musicians, culture and culture bearers of New Orleans.

Rhythm Room 04/09/22

Sat, 04/09/22
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Baby Cakes Pancho Villa 01:57 Instrumentals Soul-Style Vol. 02 CD1 2 He'll Make a Way (Trust in the Lord) Pastor Champion 02:41 I Just Want to Be a Good Man 3 Serve Somebody Booker t & the m.g.'s 02:41 Volt Soul Singles Volume 2- 1968-1971 - Disc 3 4 I Found A Love (Chess ... Read more

Downtown Super Sunday - April 10

Wed, 04/06/22

Photos: Class Got Brass 2022

Tue, 04/05/22
The Class Got Brass competition returned to the Jazz & Heritage Center after a two-year hiatus last Sunday! Rest assured that the future of New Orleans music is bright because these kids sounded (and looked!) great. Louisiana middle and high schools competed in a second lin... Read more

Jon Batiste wins big at Grammy Awards

Mon, 04/04/22
Jon Batiste entered the Grammy Awards with a record-breaking 11 nominations, the most for a New Orleans artist ever. And he won big-- Batiste is coming home with five Grammys, including the prestigious 'Album of the Year,' for We Are. During his acceptance speech, Batiste s... Read more

Rhythm Room 04/02/22

Sat, 04/02/22
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Nassau daddy Jamo Thomas 02:24 Jamo Thomas 2 Glory Glory Johnny Ray Daniels 04:50 Sacred Soul Of North Carolina 3 Simple Man Pops Staples 03:24 Father Father 4 I've Got A Problem Bobby Bland 04:39 Blues You Can Use 5 First Cut Is The Deepest J.C. Lodge 03:35 Telephone Love 6... Read more

Celebrating Louisiana GRAMMY noms on Louisiana Music Party Friday at noon

Thu, 03/31/22
Tune in Friday at noon as host Bill DeTurk celebrates the 2022 Louisiana GRAMMY nominees with over an hour of nominated music with ties to Louisiana! Highlights include a focus on four of the five Best Regional Roots Music Album nominations (the other is from Hawaii), a lot... Read more

Class Got Brass competition returns Sunday

Thu, 03/31/22
The Class Got Brass competition returns after a two-year hiatus this Sunday, April 3 at 1pm! Come out to the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center (1225 N. Rampart) to see the up-and-coming generation of New Orleans musicians do their thing! Admission is free. Louis... Read more

Photos: Treme Creole Gumbo/Congo Square Rhythms Festivals 2022

Wed, 03/30/22
It was a beautiful weekend for the return of the Treme Creole Gumbo and Congo Square Rhythms Festivals! These free festivals, presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, were held concurrently in Armstrong Park. Check a few of the photo highlights below! WWOZ w... Read more

Jazz Fest 2023 cubes are out!

Tue, 03/29/22

Video: Shamarr Allen 'Dance With Me'

Mon, 03/28/22
The video for Shamarr Allen's new single 'Dance With Me' is out now! Shamarr always does a great job showcasing New Orleans culture in his videos and we are proud to be a part of this one! WWOZ was one of the filming sites for 'Dance With Me,' and you can spot a few of our ... Read more

WWOZ
Get the 'OZone monthly newsletter
facebook logo
Like us on Facebook
Volunteer
Volunteer at WWOZ
WWOZ
Hear it here!