Now, we all know that Jazz Fest during the day is an experience like none other in the world, but what New Orleanians and longtime Jazz Fest veterans will tell you is that Jazz Fest by Night is often where the most intimate, ethereal musical memories are made – inside the smaller independent New Orleans [...]
Tag Archives: Erykah Badu
Jazz Fest by Nite 2013: Black Angels and Erykah Badu with Mos Def + Hot 8 Ticket Contest!
April 30, 2013 – 1:44 pm
All-New Orleans Cast Hosts New Play, “Badu-Izms” This Weekend
March 27, 2013 – 4:50 pm
More than just a tribute show, “Badu-iZms” is a musical revue built around the music and mystique of Erykah Badu. Playwright and local New Orleanian, Pamela Davis-Noland wrote the piece, which actually debuted its prelude at the 2010 New Orleans Fringe Festival, and recruited cast members including Stylist B, Iris P, Tarriona “Tank” Ball, and [...]
Robert Glasper
July 1, 2012 – 12:25 am
“Miles would have done this in ’95,” says pianist Robert Glasper of his current album, the crossover smash, Black Radio. Much like the late, brazen jazz icon, Glasper’s own visionary compositions challenge contemporary notions of genre and connect with fans far removed from jazz’s preordained establishment. The album, its title a reference to the fail-safe [...]
YouTube du Jour: Zigaboo Modeliste with Erykah Badu, Mark Ronson Dap-Kings
February 15, 2012 – 12:47 pm
Last night, Meters drummer Zigabooo Modeliste performed on the Late Show with David Letterman with Erykah Badu, Mark Ronson, and members of the Dap-Kings. The group is part of Re:Generation, which pairs producers with musicians across genres as a documentary project. The group recorded the song played last night, “A La Modeliste,” with Mos Def [...]
YouTube du Jour: Re:Generation
January 9, 2012 – 11:10 am
Last summer, producer Mark Ronson came to town to record “A La Modeliste” with Erykah Badu, Mos Def, Trombone Shorty, the Dap-Kings and drummer Zigaboo Modeliste. The track is part of the Re:Generation project, which paired producers with live musicians to create cross-genre collaborations. DJ Premier worked with NAS and the Berklee Symphony Orchestra, for [...]
Zigaboo, Trombone Shorty Help Re:Generation
November 2, 2011 – 10:12 am
Recently, Preservation Hall played host to a late night show with producer Mark Ronson, Zigaboo Modeliste, Erykah Badu, Trombone Shorty and members of the Dap-Kings. The occasion was the wrap of the recording session for Ronson’s part of the Re:Generation project, which features DJs collaborating with high-profile musicians to make a track in a given [...]
YouTube du Jour: Dam-Funk
October 4, 2011 – 9:09 am
Last night, L.A.-based DJ/electro-boogie producer Dam-Funk was among the lucky handful on hand at Preservation Hall to see producer Mark Ronson perform a late night set with Erykah Badu, Zigaboo Modeliste, Trombone Shorty, members of the Dap-Kings and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Tonight, he plays One Eyed Jacks with Master Blazter opening. He also [...]
