New Orleans Music

George Porter, Jr., new from Dr. John/Ivan Neville/Donald Harrison, and more today on NOMS

Mon, 05/31/21

Authored by: Carrie Booher

George Porter, Jr. will be joining us on the New Orleans Music Show today around 12:30pm CT! Host Murf Reeves will talk to him about his new album and go through it, track-by-track. And at noon, hear an interview with Mark Johnson, the founder of Playing For Change! Their ... Read more

Greensky Bluegrass at New Orleans’ House of Blues

Mon, 04/24/17

Authored by: Sharon Armstrong

One of the most wonderful things about the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is the depth and breadth of musical talent that it brings to the Crescent City over two glorious weeks of music, food, and fun – and not just out at the Fairgrounds. This Jazz Fest season, a... Read more

Four Guitars

Sat, 11/28/15

In this episode of NEW ORLEANS CALLING! we examine the role of the guitar in the New Orleans sound. Read more

The Piano Player

Sat, 07/05/14

Welcome to the first episode of WWOZ's new nationally syndicated program, NEW ORLEANS CALLING! We have lots in store for you in the weeks and months ahead! We start off this week by checking out the New Orleans piano tradition. Read more

A Drop of Lonestar Stout at Irish Fest New Orleans 2016

Sat, 09/10/16

Authored by: Sharon Armstrong

This year marks the third annual Irish Fest New Orleans, which will take place on Saturday, September 17 at the Kingsley House, 1600 Constance St. Headlining the festival this year is singer-songwriter and guitarist Jed Marum who, along with Scottish native Hugh Morrison, m... Read more