WWOZ

WWOZ's mission is to be the worldwide voice, archive, and flag-bearer of New Orleans culture and musical heritage.

For over 44 years WWOZ has been deeply committed to all things New Orleans.
Since 1980, WWOZ has grown from a small station operated out of a beer storage
room above Tipitina's music club to an ever-expanding multimedia organization
followed locally and worldwide via our radio waves, live video streams, and social media
platforms.
In 2024, WWOZ's global presence continued to grow as millions tuned in. It was a big
year for the station as we moved into our new home atop the iconic JAX Brewery in
the historic French Quarter.
We were thrilled to broadcast and video stream live to our worldwide audience from
multiple festivals, the streets of New Orleans, and our state-of the-art new studios atop Jax
Brewery. We are proud to share many of 'OZ's programs and services in this report. Highlights Include:
• WWOZ's New Home atop JAX
• Community Voices
• Live Broadcasts
• Festing in Place series
• WWOZ Video
• Groovapedia
• WWOZ LiveWire
• A Closer Walk
• Takin' it to the Streets
• WWOZ Events & Awards
• Tributes to Legends
• Testimonials
WWOZ broadcast more than 160 live music performances, showcasing the skill and artistry of more than 845 individual musicians on our airwaves.

Testimonials

No point waiting for my favorite DJ to donate to, since they're all my favorites. Which makes it easy. Donate ASAP. -Kent M.
WWOZ makes my soul dance! -Jennifer B.
It's the vibe you guys keep alive. -Jim S.
Once, I had the WWOZ app playing in my back pocket when I was at the recycling center and a young man stopped me and asked me what I was listening to. I told him all about 'OZ, showed him the app, he downloaded it and we parted company. I'll never see him again but I like to think about him discovering this great treasure and even passing it forward to others. With all the troubles in the world it sure feels good to be promoting something so wholesome and nurturing. -Bob E.