The 27th annual Louisiana “Satchmo” Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp for aspiring musicians began this week, according to Jackie Harris, executive director of the Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Educational Foundation. A fundraising […]
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Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story
May 22, 2022Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story, a documentary about the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, will be released nationwide on June 2. The film was directed and produced by Frank Marshall and Ryan Suffern and will be released through Sony Pictures.
Your Jazz Fest 2022 Roundup
April 26, 2022The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival will be returning to the fairgrounds this weekend for the first time since 2019. Founded in 1970, the festival has become beloved among […]
Singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers Describes Repeatedly Raping a 14 Year-Old Girl in Louisiana
April 9, 2022The singer for the band “The Red Hot Chili Peppers,” Anthony Kiedis, described repeatedly raping a fourteen year-old girl in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in his Autobiography titled “Scar Tissue,” released […]
NOLA Legend, Jon Batiste, Brings Home Five Grammys Including Album of the Year
April 4, 2022Upon his win for Album of the Year, Batiste gave a heartfelt speech in which he said, “I believe this to my core, there is no best musician, best artist, best dancer, best actor. The creative arts are subjective and they reach people at a point in their lives when they need it most. It’s like a song or an album is made and it’s almost like it has a radar to find the person when they need it the most.”
Walking & Talking History – with Detroit Brooks
March 14, 2022Another day and another interview with a New Orleans musician. With his name mentioned twice within a week, I find his website to figure out what he plays and who […]
Your Go to List of Events Happening in the Crescent City for New Years Eve
December 27, 2021Since it’s been an…interesting two years, it’s no surprise that people are ready to ring in 2022 in style. Because everything was shut down for New Year’s Eve last year, […]
Among Festival Cancelations, Krewe of Red Beans Introduces Fest Fest As Initiative To Aid Local Musicians
August 21, 2021Since the cancellation of Jazz Fest, French Quarter Fest, and Lafayette’s Festivals Acadiens et Créoles due to rising COVID numbers, the Krewe of Red Beans is bringing the festivals to […]
Make Music NOLA Enlivens OPPS Students’ Education with String Instrument Musical Program
August 16, 2021Make Music NOLA is bringing the beauty of string instruments into the lives of students. This non-profit organization creates access and opportunity for Orleans Parish public school students to learn […]
5 Best Electronic Drum Sets Of 2021
June 30, 2021Drums are amazing instruments, aren’t they? They provide the energy and rhythm for any kind of music, which is not only necessary for the people listening to the music, but […]
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