About WTUL
WTUL is Tulane University’s student radio station, broadcasting from New Orleans, Louisiana since 1971. Broadcasting jazz in its many expressions for New Orleans area listeners who appreciate the art form's sophistication, improvisation, and deep musical heritage, the station serves the local jazz community with programming that spans the full scope of America's original art form.
The playlist at WTUL covers jazz from its earliest roots through bebop, hard bop, cool jazz, fusion, and contemporary jazz expressions. The station programs for jazz lovers who want both the familiar classics and the discovery of newer artists who carry the tradition forward with fresh creativity. Whether listeners prefer the swing era's big band sound, the intimate cool of the 1950s, or modern jazz's adventurous exploration, WTUL offers programming that rewards attentive listening.
WTUL streams free online 24/7, bringing world-class jazz programming to listeners in New Orleans and beyond. For jazz enthusiasts who want a station that takes the music seriously — programming it with knowledge, passion, and a genuine love for jazz's infinite variety — WTUL is New Orleans's home for America's most sophisticated musical art form.