Issue Articles — Fresh
A Cajun Encyclopedia
Ryan Brasseaux and Kevin Fontenot were both deep into research on Cajun music when they compared source material over Guinness and Irish whiskey at an after party for the 2004 […]
Do You Know…The Underdawgs?
Who: With members from the Cosmic Sweat Society, the Neville Brothers and alumni from Rebirth Brass Band and Big Sam’s Funky Nation, the Underdawgs possess a fine pedigree. The rhythm […]
The Big Payback
Partly in tribute to the recently departed Godfather of Soul, James Brown, and partly in celebration of the city that gave America its soul, trombonist Fred Wesley will team up […]
The Academy Honors Matassa
It was recently announced that Cosimo Matassa will receive the National Recording Academy’s prestigious Trustees Award for his contribution as a record producer. He is to be honored at a […]
Stars Buy a Piece of History
Much to-do was raised when Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie plunked down $3.5 million on a French Quarter residence in January. Most agree that the celebrity’s move here […]
Buckwheat and the Godfather
Since his death on Christmas Day, James Brown has been hailed as the founding father of soul, funk and rap. Zydeco music could almost be added to that list. Stanley […]
Drinking on the Job
A house filled with folks, great music, and free-flowing alcohol would only seem like a hard day at the office if you count the recovery time involved, but it’s a […]
Tent Sale
Anyone who visited the CD tent at last year’s New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival could see that it didn’t nearly resemble the CD tent of previous years. Unable to […]
Some New Orleans Music Retailers Rocking
Last month’s closure of Tower Records in the French Quarter was certainly a huge blow to the local music retailing business. However, it was not quite a death blow. In […]
A Little Love From Your Grammy
On December 7, the nominees for Grammy Awards were announced, and Louisiana-related artists or projects received 11 nominations. Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint compete with Christina Aguilera, James Blunt, John […]
