WWOZ 90.7 FM New Orleans

12/29/2025

So many great albums were released in 2025!! Some of the WWOZ show hosts compiled 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! Check it out at wwoz.org/1285241-wwoz-hosts-favorite-recordings-2025.

📷 Kristen Derr

12/29/2025

Throughout 2025, WWOZ held several successful fundraising events which were attended by 'OZ supporters from near and far! Learn more in our 2025 Year In Review: wwoz.org/blog/1284391.

12/29/2025

WWOZ celebrated 45 years of New Orleans community radio earlier this month! Learn more in our 2025 Year In Review: https://wwoz.org/blog/1284391

12/28/2025

We’re proud to share WWOZ’s 2025 Year in Review! 💜

For more than 45 years, WWOZ has worked to be the worldwide voice, archive, and flag-bearer of New Orleans music. This year’s report highlights how that mission comes to life through local content, key services, and real community impact, from live broadcasts and festivals to education, archives, and global reach.

Inside, you’ll find:
• How WWOZ has continued to champion New Orleans culture
• The services we provide locally and worldwide
• The impact made possible by listeners, members, artists, and partners

Take a moment to click through, explore the highlights, and see how your support helps keep New Orleans music alive and thriving here at home and around the world at wwoz.org/blog/1284391!

12/27/2025

Looking for your New Year's Eve plan? The WWOZ Livewire has you covered with 50+ options and counting. Browse them all at wwoz.org/livewire.

Dumpstaphunk, Sweet Crude, and DJ Captain Charles will be performing around the midnight "fleur de lis drop" in the French Quarter at the river, too! Details on this celebration, hosted by Holidays New Orleans style, at holiday.neworleans.com.

📷 Michael White, Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, Charlie Steiner

12/27/2025

Late night WWOZ hits early afternoon on Saturday, December 27! Tune in 12-2pm CT to hear our usual Wednesday night Kitchen Sink hosts, AJ "The Boudin Man" Rodrigue, AA, and Fox Duhon on the air during the daytime for a special celebration of the Boudin Man's birthday with a performance from special guests, the Lost Bayou Ramblers! 🎂

📷 AJ, Fox, and AA on WWOZ's 45th birthday in early December, Louis Michot of Lost Bayou Ramblers at French Quarter Fest 2025 by Dale Gunnoe

12/27/2025

Lady Rollers Second Line Parade starts at noon on Sunday! Get the route sheet and hear Indi the Doll's interview with Lady Roller Elizabeth Dumas at WWOZ's Takin' It To The Streets! wwoz.org/streets

📷 Lady Rollers at Jazz Fest 2025 by Eli Mergel

12/26/2025

"No matter how things look from the top, New Orleanians are weary. And for those who have made it their life’s work to carry on the city’s cultural traditions, that feeling is a familiar one."

Twenty years after Katrina, the cultural workers who kept New Orleans alive are demanding not to be pushed aside.

12/25/2025

Aurélien Barnes, Leroy Jones, and Satoru Ohashi sound heavenly in this performance of 'Angels We Have Heard On High' at WWOZ!

See the entire set at facebook.com/wwozneworleans/videos/1354488643133720.

12/25/2025

Did Kris Kringle visit your house last night? This one from Don Vappie is for everyone who's ever opened a "Little Toy Train" or still keeps a track around the tree. 🎅🚂

12/25/2025

Leroy Jones brought his band to perform 'Silent Night' live on WWOZ just a few weeks ago! This performance features Yolanda Robinson on vocals. See the entire set at youtube.com/watch?v=txxDQXjD_eY.

Thank you to the musicians for sharing the spirit of the season with our listeners, and thank you to everyone who's tuned in and made space for a little stillness and beauty.

12/24/2025

Does Santa have a WWOZ Brass Pass for your stocking? We hope so, because more than 60% of the WWOZ Brass Passes for Jazz Fest 2026 are already gone, and it’s only been two weeks! Don't miss out on the Early Bird pricing-- get yours at tinyurl.com/brasspass2026.

This is The Best way to experience all eight days of Jazz Fest and support WWOZ at the same time!

What you get with a Brass Pass:

• Admission to all 8 days of Jazz Fest
• Unlimited VIP access to the WWOZ Hospitality Tent
• Fresh fruit & iced coffee
• Tables, chairs & mist fans
• WiFi + device charging
• Separate restrooms
• See our live broadcast with WWOZ hosts & special guests

Plus:
• Fully transferable: a different person can use it each day
• Same-day re-entry, every day
• Includes a full year of tax-deductible WWOZ membership

Brass Passes are limited, and they’re moving fast. Reserve yours now before Early Bird pricing disappears.

We’ll see you at the WWOZ Hospitality Tent... let’s guard the groove together at Jazz Fest 2026!

📷 Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, Beth Arroyo Utterback