The Best of the Beat Music Awards were held for the 2018 edition at Generations Hall in New Orleans on January 31, 2019.
Samantha Fish came out a big winner, taking home for awards including Artist of the Year. Lifetime Achievement Award in Music recipient Walter Wolfman Washington also was rewarded for his latest album My Future is My Past. Bon Bon Vivant was voted Best Emerging Artist. See the full list of winners here.
All photos by Brandt Vicknair and Willow Haley.

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