Greetings.
I am thrilled to announce that one of the greatest live audio events of the year is officially here: Jazz Fest 2026
Starting tomorrow, Thursday, April 23, and running through Sunday, April 26, the legendary community radio station WWOZ is broadcasting live from the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. From 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Time each day, you can stream the absolute best in live music directly to your headphones or smart speaker.
Whether you are enjoying a staycation in your living room or relaxing on a tropical beach this weekend, this broadcast provides a flawless, premium soundtrack.
Weekend 1 Highlights The opening weekend is packed with incredible talent. While the daily schedules are constantly shifting with live stage energy, here are a few major acts you can expect to hear over the airwaves:
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Trombone Shorty: Bringing his signature, high-energy brass to the opening day.
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New Breed Brass Band: Delivering authentic, heavy-hitting New Orleans street beats.
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Lila Downs: Closing out Sunday with her incredible, powerful vocal performance.
How to Listen Accessibly WWOZ makes it incredibly easy to bypass clunky apps and tune in directly.
For the most frictionless experience, simply use your smart speaker.
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Say: “Play WWOZ on TuneIn.”
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Say: “Play WWOZ on iHeartRadio.”
You can also stream the live feed directly from the WWOZ website using your screen reader, as their built-in web player is fully labeled and easy to navigate via keyboard.
Set your alarms for 11:00 AM Central Time tomorrow, and let the music take over.
About the Author: Robert Lee Robert Lee is the Music and Radio Curator at Web Radio Info. An expert in navigating the global radio dial, Robert specializes in tracking down the best screen-free music, talk, and live broadcasts from around the world. He writes to help the visually impaired community easily discover and access high-quality audio entertainment across smart speakers, internet radio, and platforms like TuneIn and SiriusXM.