2018 Jazz Fest Lineup Announcement

If you haven't checked the Jazz Fest 2018 lineup, here's your chance. This year's edition of the world's most awesome music festival features all kinds of tasty jazz, blues, gospel and lots of other rootsy acts. Tributes at this year's fest include sets dedicated to Fats Domino, Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Louis Prima and Sweet Emma Barrett.

» Jazz Fest Lineup

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WWOZ Tricentennial Music Moments

What do Pete Fountain, Funky Butt Hall, Danny Barker, and the first-ever Cajun record have in common? They're among the featured subjects in our first batch of Tricentennial Music Moments, a series of on-air and online episodes focusing on the stories and people who've shaped the Crescent City in celebration of New Orleans' 300th Anniversary.

» See all of our Tricentennial Music Moments

Call for Volunteers, Spring Membership Drive

With lots of food, fun and live music, it's one big party at WWOZ during our pledge drives. The Spring 2018 Membership Drive happens March 13-23, and you can be part of the party: we're looking for phone bank volunteers to help us sign up new and renewing members at the studio.

» Volunteer at WWOZ

See "Closeup: Tank & the Bangas" Online

"Closeup" is a WWOZ documentary that profiles the New Orleans band Tank & the Bangas as they surge to national prominence. Filmed over the course of a year, during which the group went from playing gigs in their own backyard to playing major festivals, the documentary traces their origin and journey with personal interviews, concert footage, and a rare look into the artistic process at rehearsals and recording sessions.

» "Closeup: Tank & the Bangas"

Volunteer Spotlight: Veronica Cromwell

Veronica Cromwell will celebrate 8 years as a volunteer of WWOZ in March. She has always found time to help the staff with different projects and special events such as the pledge drive, French Quarter Fest, Jazz Fest and Piano Night. Veronica has served on the station’s Community Advisory Board and subs on some of the jazz shows. Thank you, Veronica, for your years of service and for spoiling us with your delicious homemade treats!

» Volunteers at WWOZ

Show Host Spotlight: Baba Geno

Baba Geno's first show on WWOZ was "Overnight Jazz" on Wednesdays from 3-6a. He began programming his current show, Spirits of Congo Square, a year before Hurricane Katrina, after Uncle L left. Baba Geno wants to keep the original concept of the show as it was established by its founder, Gabou Mendy. As such, Spirits of Congo Square is a "celebration of African culture through music." Baba Geno is a writer and attorney when he is not on WWOZ. His show airs Sunday night from 8-10p.

» WWOZ Program Schedule

King Cake Recipes & Lots More

In case you hadn't noticed, in recent years King Cake has transcended the category of baked goods. There's King Cake ice cream, syrup, cocktails, pancakes, tee shirts, even a King Cake Festival. It's the best of times for lovers of the colorful pastry! Check out our recipes for both cakes and cocktails, as well as links to King Cake in its many forms.

» King Cakes for the masses