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WWOZ received special recognition from the New Orleans City Council on Thursday, November 21, 2024, honoring former WWOZ General Managers David Freedman and Tim Green, current WWOZ General Manager Beth Arroyo Utterback, founders Walter Brock and Jerry Brock, and “all the staff at WWOZ for their foresight for transforming a small radio station into an internationally known institution representing New Orleans music and culture, eventually reaching audiences in the millions via radio, internet streaming, social media, and video.”

Thanks and love to YOU and Guardians of the Groove everywhere who make WWOZ possible.

This is an incredibly important week for WWOZ as we celebrate both our 44th Birthday and Giving Tuesday at the same time!

WWOZ Video was on hand for the Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band's live performance at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center on Saturday, December 7! 'Tis the season for une Fête de Noël with a night of traditional and lively Cajun music.

If you want to understand what makes people tick, ask a clinical psychologist. Or ask a jazz lover. Better yet, ask Charlie B - he's both, and a lot more, all rolled into one soft-spoken enthusiast and explorer.

Here's a report we want to share with all of our listeners: a document that details some of what we do here at WWOZ.

The Mardi Gras season is upon us again! Here's the parade schedule for 2025 (subject to change):

As New Orleans' community radio station, everyone at WWOZ is deeply saddened by the tragedy that occurred on Bourbon Street early on New Year's Day. We send our deepest condolences to the victims and their families and friends. As always, music remains the heartbeat keeping New Orleans united and vibrant. WWOZ encourages those who can support New Orleans at this difficult time to consider donating to the Blood Center (

Dozens of brass players, Baby Dolls, and Mardi Gras Indians came out to honor John "Prince" Gilbert at his funeral on December 30, 2024. At the time of his passing on December 14, Gilbert played saxophone for Treme Brass Band. He was also an original member of Rebirth Brass Band, and a member of both New Birth Brass Band and Hot 8 Brass Band. Gilbert also played with the Little Rascals Brass Band and performed with Fats Domino.