Issue Articles — Features
Fresh Fuel in the Tank: Andrew Duhon gets closer to his truest musical self
Andrew Duhon’s Emerald Blue reaffirms his well-deserved status among New Orleans’ singer-songwriters. A masterful collection of beautifully recorded songs, the album pairs contemplative lyrics with the lovely melodies Duhon sings […]
Jo-El Sonnier’s career in Cajun music spans seven decades
The son of poor, French-speaking sharecroppers, Cajun musician Jo-El Sonnier has been a survivor of hardship his entire life. His mettle has undoubtedly been tested over the past few years, […]
My Music with Rickie Monie
Born in 1952, pianist Rickie Monie was raised in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward. Monie’s father began teaching him at the age of eight, and he eventually played piano and organ […]
New Orleans Best-Kept Secret: Producer and hip-hop artist Kr3wcial has a powerful influence
New Orleans hip hop artist Kr3wcial performed a headlining show at Gasa Gasa on May 19. Over 200 people were there, some sipping DBJ (“dumb bitch juice”), some singing along […]
My Music with Joe Lastie
Joe Lastie was born into a musical family, which included his mother, both grandfathers, his aunt Betty, and his uncles Melvin, David and Walter “Popee.” Born and raised in the […]
A Walk Around the Sun: Erika Lewis with a little help from her friends
When COVID hit, Erika Lewis was at a crossroads. The singer and new mother had relocated from New Orleans to Asheville, North Carolina, the year before, and between the birth […]
2022 Jazz Fest Redux
The headline Jazz Fest Redux first appeared in OffBeat’s June 2000 issue. Although a Jazz Fest recap was published in every June issue since the magazine started in 1988, headlines […]
We Really Love to Make You Smile: Tarriona Ball of Tank and the Bangas represents New Orleans
But it feel like Maze at Jazz Fest… If you’ve witnessed the phenomenon that Tarriona Ball—Tank to you—is talking about, well, you know. If you witnessed her say it during […]
Jazz Fest A to Z
It can be daunting to choose from the panoply of cultures, rhythms and sounds available at Jazz Fest when mapping out a day at the Fair Grounds especially after a […]
Hidden treasures: Jazz Fest Archive keeps the music alive for all time
Anybody who cares about New Orleans is familiar with its hottest spots—places in the city that are vital to the story of music here and the people to thank for […]
