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Buku Project Finalizes Lineup
The Buku Music + Art Project has finalized its lineup with a few artists additions. The popular, electronic music-centric festival will now feature electro-pop duo Purity Ring, house producer Deorro, […]
Baton Rouge Blues Festival Reveals Lineup
Buddy Guy, Latimore and Curtis Harding will headline the 22nd Annual Baton Rouge Blues Festival when it returns to downtown Baton Rouge on April 9 and 10. Other artists on […]
George Clinton, Dead Feat Announce Jazz Fest Afer Shows
NolaFunk has unveiled the lineup for its 5th annual series of Jazz Fest after shows, and the list includes some pretty exciting names. Dead Feat–an act that dives into the […]
Leah Chase Receives James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award
The James Beard Foundation has bestowed its 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award on iconic chef, restaurateur and TV personality Leah Chase. Chase, the 93-year-old founder of famed New Orleans restaurant Dooky […]
Saxophonist Clarence “Trixzey” Slaughter Dies
We are sad to report that saxophonist Clarence “Trixzey” Slaughter died on Tuesday, January 26 at the age of 26. Slaughter was born in Dayton, OH on July 20, 1989 […]
Video: Jimmy Fallon, Sia, The Roots and Natalie Portman Cover “Iko Iko”
“Iko Iko” has long been a favorite cover for musicians from New Orleans and beyond. Originally released as “Jack-A-Mo” by Sugar Boy and his Cane Cutters in 1953, the tune […]
Early Bird Jazz Fest Tickets Now On Sale
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival tickets are now on sale for the early bird price of $60 per day. Tickets will stay that price until February 3, when they […]
Delfeayo Marsalis’ Uptown Music Theatre Wins Fifth Junior Theatre Award
The students of Delfeayo Marsalis’ Uptown Music Theatre (UMT) won the Outstanding Production Award at the iTheatrics Junior Theatre Festival for the fifth consecutive year. Marsalis’ students brought home the […]
Rounder’s New Orleans titles getting digital reissue
Rounder’s New Orleans titles getting digital reissue
Dr. John Announces New Date for Postponed Show
Last month, Dr. John booked an intimate benefit show for an unnamed friend at The Willow in New Orleans. The performance was supposed to feature appearances by special guests Davell Crawford, […]
