Issue Articles — Features
Vibes and Wisdom: The Eye of Ben E. Hunter
Ben E. Hunter is back with Cross Roads, his ninth album, continuing down his unique lane with “New Orleans Afro-Caribbean Folk Music.” Though his story is quintessentially New Orleans, it’s also far different from that of most musicians. As expected, it was a no-holds-barred talk with insight and perspective.
The Deezle Chronicles: Part I
Darius “Deezle” Harrison is not only a multi-Grammy-winning producer now shaping the best and brightest musicians at The Throne, but he is also a great storyteller. His history is as New Orleans as it gets, and is a testament to focus, determination, and following what fulfills you. This is the first in a series:
Elite on the Beat: A Conversation with Jamal Batiste
Jamal Batiste has steadily become as in-demand a drummer as it gets. Whether with his own group or enhancing others, he has unlocked the code to playing parts that let you know he means business while highlighting the presence of others. It’s a unique skill, which makes sense coming from a talented young man who is part of Louisiana’s most musical family.
Exiled Cajun Troubadour: Drew Landry will never stop trying to do good for people
To take liberties with Gene Autry’s signature song, Drew Landry is back in the saddle again. Music is once again in the troubadour’s life. After two-and-a-half years in the works, the Acadiana native son is finally releasing Exiles, his first domestic album in 16 years, on July 7.
Legendary Session Musician Carol Kaye loves New Orleans musicians
Bassist and guitarist Carol Kaye’s thousands of rock and roll, pop and soul recording sessions produced classics by Sam Cooke, Ritchie Valens, Ray Charles, the Beach Boys, the Righteous Brothers, Petula Clark, Jackie DeShannon, Glen Campbell, Lou Rawls, Herb Alpert, Frank and Nancy Sinatra, the Monkees, Joe Cocker and so many more.
2024 Jazz Fest Redux
OffBeat has published a Jazz Fest recap since the magazine started in 1988. Headlines like “Squeezing Out Sparks at Jazz Fest” or “The Best and Worst of Jazz Fest” were replaced by a recurring headline of “Jazz Fest Redux.” Although we are often copied by other local media, the format in OffBeat remains the original, one and only, Jazz Fest Redux. We hope you enjoy it.
Happy Father’s Day: Carrying on the Music with Corey Henry, Kid Chocolate and Sunpie Barnes
Father’s Day Celebration: Carrying on the Music with Corey Henry, Kid Chocolate and Sunpie Barnes
The Zydeco Sweetheart Makes 30 Years: Rosie Ledet at the Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival
In any field, longevity isn’t guaranteed. This is doubly so in the music industry, which is often pushing the new, and less concerned about building careers. Respect to Rosie Ledet for being in the zydeco game for 30 years.
It’s Time For Sozi
Rapper Sozi has an ambitious new album out June 12 called Revenge of the Time, launching at Couches on June 15. Not only that, but there is also a short film and videos to accompany it.
