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2026 New Orleans Film Festival: Oct. 22-27

Sun, 10/11/26

The 2026 New Orleans Film Festival (NOFF) is happening October 22-27 in person and through November 1 virtually! For this year's experience, the New Orleans Film Society has again created a combination festival involving venues across the city, plus outdoor open air cinemas... Read more

Happy birthday, Cyril Neville!

Mon, 10/05/26

Cyril Neville is fresh off his performance at the Saints halftime show last night and ready to kick it on the New Orleans Music Show with host Cole Williams on WWOZ on Tuesday, October 6! Tune in ~11am-2pm CT as the Uptown Ruler joins her in the studio before his birthday ... Read more

Fall festival season kicks off with Suwannee Roots Revival

Sat, 10/03/26

Authored by:  Old Man River

As we continue to hope for an end to this long hot summer, fall festival season is kicking off. It’s time for Suwannee Roots Revival at The Spirit of Suwannee Music Park. Although the festival is in Florida, this annual October event always seems to bring the first cool eve... Read more

In Memoriam: Elliott "Stackman" Callier

Tue, 09/22/26

WWOZ is saddened to share the news of Elliott "Stackman" Callier's passing. He was a gifted saxophonist and a vibrant part of the New Orleans music community. Throughout his musical career, he performed with and alongside some of New Orleans’ most respected musicians and t... Read more

Video: Original Pinettes Brass Band at WWOZ

Wed, 09/16/26

Full performance from the Original Pinettes Brass Band live on the New Orleans Music Show show at WWOZ August 24, 2026! Read more

Photos: WWOZ Groove Gala 2026

Fri, 09/11/26

It was an epic, record-breaking WWOZ Groove Gala at Tableau Restaurant and Le Petit Theatre last night! Thanks and love to all of the Guardians of the Groove who helped make this an unforgettable and successful night! Thank you to 'Ozillians who came from here and 18 states... Read more

In Memoriam: Mitchell Player

Thu, 09/10/26

WWOZ mourns the passing of bassist and music entrepreneur Mitchell Player. A native of Shreveport, Player moved to New Orleans after graduating from Grambling State University and built a career deeply rooted in the city's traditional jazz community. He became a regular pre... Read more

Shining a Light

Thu, 09/10/26

Show Host Profile: Andrew Grafe   --Written by Melissa Milton For two hours every Monday afternoon, WWOZ show host Andrew Grafe makes a mighty fine case for the many threads that weave together the music and people of New Orleans and those of the Delta region of neighbori... Read more

Making Up for Lost Federal Funding: We're Almost Halfway There!

Tue, 09/08/26

We are just $60,000 away from our Guardian Angel of the Groove goal of $400,000! Help us bridge this gap caused by the elimination of WWOZ's federal funding by supporting us here! Thanks to devoted Guardian Angels of the Groove like you, plus additional backing from Found... Read more

Making Up for Lost Federal Funding: We're Almost Halfway There!

Wed, 09/02/26

We're Getting Closer Every Day! Thanks to devoted Guardian Angels of the Groove like you, plus additional backing from Foundations, sponsors, and a considerable estate donation, we have raised $241,000 toward bridging the $400,000 annual funding gap created by the loss of ... Read more