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Street Talk Covers the Music Permit Controversy

Tue, 04/03/07

Authored by: David Kunian

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... Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for March, 2007

Thu, 03/15/07

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... Read more

The Guiding Light Visits with Antoinette K-Doe

Wed, 02/14/07

Authored by: George Ingmire

America's longest running soap opera pays a visit to Antoinette K-Doe with Hands On New Orleans. The show will be airing a special about the recovery of the Gulf Coast on Valentine's Day. Read more

Rabouin High School Remembers Teacher Dinerral Shavers

Fri, 01/26/07

Authored by: Matt Sakakeeny

This WWOZ Street Talk the explores the life and work of musician Dinerral Shavers, through the high school band program he started at L.E. Rabouin High School, in the Louisiana Recovery School District. Shavers was killed in January, but his students continue to carry on th... Read more

Silence is Violence — NOLA People Speak Out

Sat, 01/20/07

Authored by: Eve Troeh

For this Street Talk, we take a look at the January 11, 2007 march on City Hall to demand solutions to crime in New Orleans. Street Talk explores the origins of the march, the participants and the city's response. Get updates here: www.silenceisviolence.org Read more

New Orleans Musicians' Clinic — Get Your Butt into the Clinic!

Mon, 01/08/07

Authored by: George Ingmire

Street Talk reporter George Ingmire meets with Dr. John, Bethany Bultman of New Orleans Musician's Clinic and Freddie Blue of WWOZ to discuss the need for musicians to take care of themselves, because the only way to keep the spirit and vibe of New Orleans alive is to keep ... Read more

Testimony to the Library of Congress

Tue, 12/19/06

Statement Before the National Recording Preservation Board SUMMARY: David Freedman's testimony to the Library of Congress about the need to preserve, digitize and apply best archival practices to WWOZ's live recordings from 1993 to 2007 BY: David Freedman, General Manager, ... Read more

Tailgating Can Rebuild Louisiana

Mon, 12/18/06

Authored by: David Kunian

This is a story about a group of LSU football fans and how their activities before home games in Baton Rouge can help the rebuilding of Gulf Coast Louisiana. Read more

Relief Workers and Volunteer Efforts in New Orleans

Fri, 12/15/06

Authored by: George Ingmire

On November 26th, 2006, Trombonist Craig Klein and many other New Orleans musical greats played a concert of thanks for the relief workers who have given their blood, sweat and tears to help out in the recovery of New Orleans. "Down By the Riverside: A Concert of Thanksgi... Read more

But We Already Have a National Jazz Park . . .

Wed, 10/25/06

Authored by: Eve Troeh

As plans for the Hyatt Jazz District downtown move forward, we explore the National Jazz Park that's already here — run by the National Park Service. Street Talk reporter Eve Troeh learns what the role of the park is and what their staff's plans are for reviving New Orlean... Read more

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