WWOZ in the News

WWOZ Gives New Orleans Jazz Fest to the World

May 2, 2009 - The Associated Press

WWOZ made headlines in May 2009, thanks to a story about us that ran on ABCnews.com and several other major news sites! The article focuses on 'OZ's commitment to covering the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and includes quotes from our own Scott Borne and Tom Morgan (pictured), as well as General Manager David Freedman.

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Still Singing Those Post-Katrina Blues

August 26, 2007 - The Washington Post

This article by Post staff writer Teresa Wiltz chronicles the displacement of musicians after Hurricane Katrina from the vantage point of the deadly storm's second anniversary. She talks to John Boutte, Ivan Neville, Deacon John, and our own David Freedman among others.

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New Orleans Radio Calling

September 20, 2005 - RollingStone.com

After the Federal Flood of August 2005, WWOZ made waves in Rolling Stone simply by remaining on the air during one of the darkest times in New Orleans' storied history. There are some great quotes from General Manager David Freedman (pictured), and the article by RS writer Evan Serpick details some of the post-flood trials and tribulations of the Crescent City's Jazz & Heritage station.