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A Tribute to Allen Toussaint’s Legacy: New Orleans Ballet Association presents Whirlaway
On May 10, 2014, Parsons Dance and the Allen Toussaint Orchestra will premiere Whirlaway. Commissioned by the New Orleans Ballet Association, the work paired David Parsons’ contemporary dance choreography with music by the beloved New Orleans songwriter, pianist and producer Allen Toussaint.
Music Brings Us Together: The Nous Foundation’s Louisiana French Cajun and Creole music project
It’s been a while since the Library of Congress has added new recordings of Cajun and Creole music to its permanent archives.
“The last major recordings of Louisiana French music were done in the 1960s,” says Scott Tilton, executive director of the Nous Foundation, a New Orleans-based organization dedicated to preserving and promoting French and Creole language and culture. “And those were wonderful musicians, but it was not exactly the most diverse slew. It’s mostly white male Cajuns.”
Let’s Go Smoke Some Pot: 4/20 With Dash Rip Rock
In boggles the mind that a city that celebrates everything else would not have a music festival on 4/20. Dash Rip Rock leader Bill Davis noticed that as well and put together a bash at NOLA Brewing last year. The mini-fest, now dubbed “Everybody Solo,” returns to the venue this year—on April 20 of course.
Beth Patterson is Over The Moon
“My story [Beth Patterson] is archived in what? The Lunar Codex?” As soon as I read the news, I studied the bottle of wine I’d just opened, scratching my head.
Vintage vinyl treasures (Episode 37)
Earl King, an icon in New Orleans’ music, passed away in the month of April of 2003, at the age of 69. He left us with a handful of unique and recognizable tunes, covered by a number of other legends throughout the industry. Hence the following selection of vintage vinyl for your reading pleasure.
Women in Music: Chanteuse Series features Margie Perez
The Chanteuse concert series celebrating New Orleans women in music is returning for March with a strong line-up. Included with these top-notch vocalists and performers is a well-known person around town, Margie Perez. We sat down to catch up and chat about it at Bywater Bakery.
Guitar Gumbo: The New Orleans International Guitar Festival
With the theme “Guitar Gumbo,” the 2024 New Orleans International Guitar Festival takes place March 5 through March 8. This year’s eclectic array of international artists includes Cuarteto de Guitarras de la Ciudad de Mexico, Jose Angel Perez Puentes, Geovane Santos, Alexis “Papo” Guevarra, Rafael Padron and the NOLA String Kings. The festival includes the Elias Barreiro Young Artists Competition, named in honor of the 93-year-old founder of Tulane’s guitar department.
2024 Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival: A conversation with featured artist Corey Harris
Corey Harris, the blues and beyond singer-guitarist who lived in New Orleans in the 1990s, is returning to the city for an appearance at the Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival. A Virginia resident since 1997, Harris and his band will also perform March 8 at Snug Harbor.
From the Street to the Stage: Big Chief Juan Pardo at the Congo Square Rhythms Festival
Golden Comanche Big Chief Juan Pardo is also a key part of the group Tribal Gold, the union with the New Orleans Suspects, who will be playing the Congo Square Rhythms Festival. The dust had barely settled on Mardi Gras when we sat down at Rue de la Course to discuss how everything is organically coming together for him in the right way.
