Derrick Freeman: Casual but in Command

As a keen observer of our quixotic metropolis, Derrick Freeman laughs a lot. Out of disbelief, in bursts of joy, as punctuation to his stories. Freeman has lived here long […]

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Derrick Freeman, Blurple Pain (DF Records)

Blurple Pain has just about everything you ask for from a contemporary R&B/hip-hop record — great arrangements, truth-telling and consciousness-raising, comic relief, fine storytelling, memorable love songs, and tasteful instrumental […]

Sir Patrick and the Swamp Bottom Boys, Sir Patrick and the Swamp Bottom Boys (Independent)

A great thing about Louisiana: across the state, everyday people play instruments for the entertainment of everyday people. America 2012, you can save your digital remove, your pretense of higher […]

Bounce Rap Legend Ricky B at Maison Friday with Emynd and More

After a long hiatus, rapper Ricky B will be returning to the stage on Friday, November 12 at Maison. B is responsible for some of New Orleans’ all-time classic rap […]

Essence Fest celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip-hop

Essence Fest will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop

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Smoothie King Center: Snoop Dogg and LL Cool J Cancel Headline Appearances

Both Snoop Dogg and LL Cool J have canceled their headline appearances in New Orleans scheduled in August. Snoop Dogg’s High School Reunion Tour featuring DJ Drama, Wiz Khalifa, Too […]

2023 ESSENCE Festival: Full Lineup Announced

The 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, presented by Coca-Cola, has announced the full lineup ahead of the festival’s annual return to New Orleans at the Caesars Superdome from Thursday, June […]

Adonis Rose Named New Orleans Music and Culture Curator for JazzAscona in Switzerland

JazzAscona announced that it has named Adonis Rose as its New Orleans Music and Culture Curator. Rose is a Grammy-winning drummer, composer, and the artistic director of the New Orleans […]

New Year’s Eve Events Roundup: Ring In 2018 NOLA Style

As 2018 inches its way towards us, New Orleanians are putting the final touches on New Year’s Eve plans. Below, find a collection of events running through the weekend and/or […]