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Jul 14, 2024 | wwoz.org | Cole Williams

--Written by Melissa MiltonIt’s a big, broad tent that WWOZ show host Cole Williams pitches every Tuesday from 11 am to 2 pm on the New Orleans Music Show. She welcomes all humanitarians, as she call us, to join her in exploring the city’s many musical traditions, and more. "What can I, not being from New Orleans, but having the spirit, bring to the table?

Feb 14, 2024 | wwoz.org | Missy Bowen

--Written by Melissa MiltonGerald FrenchEverywhere else, it's just another Tuesday. Nowhere else are the days from Twelfth Night, January 6, to Fat Tuesday, whenever that moving holiday falls, the kind of magical celebration that they are here in New Orleans. For Gerald French, leader of the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band and host of our Friday Trad Jazz show (9-11am), Mardi Gras means family, always has and still does. "My aunt Georgia loved the parades. She'd take us kids out to them all.

Jan 24, 2024 | wwoz.org | Irma Thomas

French Quarter Fest happens April 11-14, 2024 Published on: January 24th, 2024 The non-profit French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) announce French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron, April 11-14, 2024! French Quarter Fest is the largest free festival and showcase of Louisiana music, food, and culture. The festival takes place across venues and stages in the French Quarter neighborhood.

Dec 10, 2023 | wwoz.org | Brad Walker

Once again for 2023, WWOZ show hosts are compiling lists of their favorite recordings of the year. Let those-in-the-know point you to the latest great tunes and help you catch up on what you might have missed. NOTE: our hosts will continue submitting lists through the end of the year, so check back for the latest. T. R.

Sep 25, 2023 | wwoz.org | Murf Reeves

Published on: September 25th, 2023 WWOZ is so amazing and nurturing because WWOZ encourages me to be myself and share my perspective of the culture and music of New Orleans.