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.
In this Street Talk, Eve Abrams talks with veteran teacher Julie Wedding
about her first year back in New Orleans since the storm. For Julie, talking
about being a teacher — in large part — means talking about her students.
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Father, Son and Students Honor the Memory of Alvin Batiste
"Mr. Bat was a model musician. Every day we'd see him before class, always
shedding, always practicing. He embodied the spirit of the ideal musician
because even at the age he was, he was always trying to get bette...
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"A Dollop of History in Every Bite" is a culinary history project that
explores the evolution of Creole cookery in New Orleans.
The educational project was initiated in January 2005 with a Save Our History
grant awarded by the History Channel. The program was also the winn...
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Dear Guardian of the Groove,
We've been busy here at 'OZ since last I wrote to you! Thanks to you and
your fellow Guardians of the Groove, we completed another very successful
Spring fund drive. Once again, you and your fellow listeners heeded the call
and provided the r...
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Debut from Street Talk reporter David Weinberg on music education in New
Orleans. David's living with music relief worker and activist Peter Spring in
the Bywater area of the city.
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Speech to the Seattle Rotary Club to Support Marching Band Programs in the
New Orleans Public Schools
SUMMARY: David Freedman's speech to the Seattle Rotary Club to support
marching band programs in the New Orleans Public Schools
BY: David Freedman, General Manager, WWOZ-FM...
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In this Street Talk, Eve Troeh takes a look at a group that's reinventing the
New Orleans cultural icon, the shotgun house.
Tulane School of Architecture and Neighborhood Housing Services have teamed
up for the Design-Build project. Their goal: to create contemporary shotg...
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In this Street Talk, reporter David Kunian talks to second liners and the
Social Aid and Pleasure Club Task Force and asks about social aid and
pleasure clubs and the 300% increase in parade permit fees.
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In the latest Street Talk, crack reporter (and no, he's not on crack, but he
might seem like it) David Kunian interviewed club owners, musicians and
property owners about the music license controversy.
Where and when should live music be played in New Orleans? Some say
"e...
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A Letter from WWOZ General Manager David Freedman
Spring has sprung in the Crescent City, and our Spring on-air membership
drive begins Monday morning! You can help us get a head start on our goal by
making your pledge now. Everyone who pledges by March 18 will receive a co...
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