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Rhythm Room Mardi Gras 02/19/22

Sat, 02/26/22

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Mardis Gras Mambo Reverend Organdrum 02:44 Hi-Fi Stereo 2 Carnival Baby Square one 04:03 Soca 3 Mardi Gras Rock Bobby Freeman 02:05 Do You Wanna Dance ? 4 No It Ain't My Fault Dejan's Olympia Brass Band 03:59 City of Dreams: A Coll of New Orleans Music 5 I Don't Wanna Go Th... Read more

Video: Krewe of House Floats 2022

Thu, 02/24/22

House floats are back for Mardi Gras 2022! Check out a few of our favorites from around the city: Read more

Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Festival returns March 16-20, 2022

Wed, 02/23/22

Authored by: Carrie Booher

The Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Festival returns to New Orleans March 16-20, 2022! The eighth annual festival will again offer a mix of live music performances, interviews, and panel discussions at the New Orleans Jazz Museum (by admission - $15 each day); a free day of mus... Read more

Treme Creole Gumbo/Congo Square Rhythms Festival return March 25-27

Tue, 02/22/22

Authored by: Carrie Booher

The Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival and the Congo Square Rhythms Festival are back! These two beloved festivals are combining into one grand event with multiple stages, vendors, and arts markets. The festivals will happen concurrently on the weekend of March 25 to 27, 2022 at A... Read more

Festival Internationale de Louisiane 2022 lineup announced

Tue, 02/22/22

The Festival International de Louisiane lineup is out! This year's festival takes place April 27-May 1 in Lafayette. Festival International is a cultural celebration is known around the globe for its bold and diverse music, food, art, and unforgettable experiences. It is t... Read more

Video: Krewe du Vieux/krewedelusion 2022

Sun, 02/20/22

Carnival parades are producing a lot of excitement this year, after almost two years of the city being quiet. Krewe du Vieux rolled on Saturday, February 12, followed by krewedelusion with this year's king, Benny Jones of Treme Brass Band! Read more

Rhythm Room 02/19/22

Sat, 02/19/22

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 la ranita los destellos 02:45 sicodélicos 2 To Be Invisible Gladys Knight & the Pips 03:49 Claudine [Original Soundtrack] 3 Higher And Higher Queen Esther Marrow 03:47 feat. The Harlem Gospel Singers 4 Somewhere Crying Irma Thomas 02:44 Down At The Muscle Shoals 5 Hungry Fo... Read more

In Memoriam: Loretta Harrison

Thu, 02/17/22

Loretta Harrison, founder and owner of Loretta's Authentic Pralines, died of cancer on Wednesday, February 16 at the age of 66. "She was a proud entrepreneur who advocated for local business owners, cultural and culinary arts, and civil liberties for all," her family said ... Read more

Celebrate Irma Thomas's birthday with WWOZ, Feb. 18

Thu, 02/17/22

Tune in to WWOZ on Friday, February 18 as we celebrate the birthday of the Soul Queen of New Orleans, the wonderful Irma Thomas. She's one of the greatest New Orleans talents ever, a wonderful person, and she's been a supporter of WWOZ since we first went on the air back in... Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for February 2022

Thu, 02/17/22

In the FEBRUARY 2022 Issue of the 'OZone, WWOZ's monthly newsletter: Piano Night 2022 Happens on May 2 | It's Back! Jazz Fest Daily Lineups | Spring Membership Drive, March 10-18 | WWOZ Celebrates Irma Thomas & Ernie K-Doe | Chanteuse: Celebrating New Orleans Women in ... Read more

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