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OnlineWire - New Orleans virtual gig calendar

Wed, 03/18/20
While the WWOZ LiveWire is on hiatus, New Orleans musicians are still going strong. The WWOZ OnlineWire continues to be our comprehensive listing of virtual performances and more.  Need help streaming a set? Here are some tips for streaming from a phone from WWOZ's Video D... Read more

Video: The Lilli Lewis Project

Thu, 03/05/20
Watch on our Facebook page as we live video stream from The Lilli Lewis Project's set at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center! The Lilli Lewis Project has been described as "the most mesmerizing and soul touching combination of jazz, blues, gospel, and field fol... Read more

"Chanteuse: Celebrating Women in New Orleans Music" free concerts

Wed, 02/26/20
Authored by Carrie Booher
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is celebrating women's history month with a new concert series, "Chanteuse: Celebrating Women in New Orleans Music," starting Thursday, March 5 with a set from Germaine Bazzle. This series features some of the best and brightest fe... Read more

YLC Wednesdays at the Square: Spring 2020

Sun, 02/16/20
Authored by Carrie Booher
YLC's Wednesdays at the Square free concert series returns in March! Each event starts at 5pm. Check out the full schedule for this season below: March 11 Flow Tribe (6:30pm), Dave Jordan & the NIA (5pm) March 18 Tab Benoit (6:30pm), The New Orleans Johnnys (5pm) March 25 Ma... Read more

2020 Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Fest on WWOZ

Thu, 01/09/20
Authored by Carrie Booher
Tune into WWOZ over the coming days as we celebrate the life and legacy of the great Danny Barker in conjunction with the 6th annual Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Festival! Here's what's on tap (subject to change): Monday, Jan. 13 9-11am Trad Jazz show host Dan Meyer will be... Read more

Cigar Box Serenaders

Thu, 01/09/20
The Cigar Box Serenaders will be joining host Murf Reeves in the studio on Monday to promote the New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festival! The festival is happening Jan. 15-18 at Chickie Wah Wah and the Howlin' Wolf.  Listen live here, or watch live video on our Facebook page. Read more

Danny Barker Birthday Bash

Wed, 01/08/20
Due to technical difficulties, we won't be bringing you our scheduled live broadcast of the Danny Barker Birthday Bash at Snug Harbor this evening. We're recording the show, however, and will be sharing it with you in the coming days. The event features Topsy Chapman, Dr. ... Read more

David Torkanowsky and Evan Christopher

Wed, 01/08/20
David Torkanowsky and Evan Christopher will be joining us in the studio on Jazz From The French Market this afternoon! Listen live at 90.7 FM or watch on our Facebook page.  Read more

Video: honoring Big Chief Tootie Montana

Mon, 01/06/20
Earlier today, Black Masking Indians chanted in honor of Big Chief Tootie Montana, the "Chief of Chiefs," in front of his statue in Congo Square/Louis Armstrong Park. His family invited the public to this celebration of his life and the opening of Carnival season. Read more

Holiday concerts, bonfires, parades, and more

Sat, 11/30/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
This December is full of holiday music, events, and activities in and around New Orleans!  MUSIC One of New Orleans' best holiday traditions is the free concert series at St. Louis Cathedral and St. Augustine Church. Below, this year's schedule at St. Louis Cathedral. All... Read more

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