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Robin Barnes, a ninth-generation Louisiana native, brings her Louisiana Love album to the Jazz & Blues Market, blending jazz, funk, soul, and second-line energy for an evening with the full LPO orchestra.
New Orleans punk band Twisted Teens has signed with iconic indie label Sub Pop after dropping two strong records this year, Blame the Clown and Florida Water Blues.
Two New Orleans-rooted artists are carrying local sounds to distant stages this week.
The National Fried Chicken Festival returns to the New Orleans Lakefront for its 10th anniversary with its biggest music lineup yet, expanding to...
Ayo Kia releases Somewhere in Louisiana on September 27, a project she calls a “musical masterpiece” that celebrates the sound, culture, energy and...
New Orleans rapper ET DEAUX channeled 2021 losses and pandemic setbacks into his buoyant “Adults Swimming” trilogy.
GRAMMY Award-winning trombonist, composer, and producer Delfeayo Marsalis stands among New Orleans' finest musicians and jazz's leading composers, with his upcoming event underscoring his status as a cornerstone of the city's jazz legacy.
Tom McDermott fuses ragtime, traditional jazz, R&B, and Brazilian choro into a singular voice, bringing his five-decade career to Unit B in Santa Fe...
Jon Batiste's new piano works carry a clear Thelonious Monk thread, wrapped in contemporary sonics that feel fresh rather than forced. This marks another step in his evolution beyond the Soul score and We Are Grammy success.
Ivan Neville will deliver the keynote and receive an honorary degree at UNO's Spring 2026 commencement in recognition of his contributions to New...
The New Orleans Musicians Clinic delivers vital care to local artists across the greater area.
Melvin Lastie crafted a smooth, sweet sound on trumpet and flugelhorn while sessioning for Sam Cooke, Dr. John, and Aretha Franklin in the 1960s. His...
The Cash Money & No Limit Tour unites two iconic New Orleans labels for a major Atlanta show celebrating their lasting impact on Southern hip-hop.
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Groove for Good on Sept. 12 at The Jazz & Blues Market New Orleans will fund the final phase of its Rebirth Initiative. Hosted by Judith Owen and...
Louisiana lawmakers have restored $1 million for the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music after Gov. Jeff Landry's line-item veto of the original $2...
Two major events this fall spotlight how New Orleans is investing in its music ecosystem through free festivals and targeted fundraisers.
