Issue Articles
Ivan Neville Rolls with a Stone; A Quincy Jones Power Lunch
During a recent late-night phone conversation with Ivan Neville, the 33-year-old son of Aaron Neville seemed a bit preoccupied. And understandably so: he was in the Power Station recording studio […]
Digable Planets, Orangutang, and Henry Rollins Go Under Our Reviewer’s Microsope
The following reviews, which unanimously favor snotty skepticism over sincerity, are in no way indicative of the psychic gestalt of the author. I’m really a pretty nice guy. Digable Planets […]
Zin, Sasayesa, Tarika Sammy and Other Afro-Caribbean Festival Stand-Outs
Among the many exciting pop musics bubbling in the Caribbean at this moment, the most creative is coming from Haiti. A “new wave” of Haitian music called nouvel jenerasyon is […]
Alligator and Black Top Extravaganzas; the Fair Grounds in Blue
Well, it’s that time of year again. Another two weeks of great music, food, and fun. Alligator Records is set to celebrate with a special show at Muddy Water’s on […]
Letters May 1993
NEW ORLEANS MUSIC EXPERT’S SECRET IS EXPOSED Most people I know think I’m an expert on New Orleans music. I’ve created that illusion largely by having been a subscriber to […]
Shad Weathersby’s Dreamworld
Dreamworld. A description of New Orleans. Shad Weathersby’s world on the album of the same name. A world of fantastic realities and everyday fantasies. Photos on his album reveal Weathersby’s […]
Brownie Ford: Fest Focus
When Thomas Edison “Brownie” Ford makes his Jazz Fest appearance on Saturday, May 1, he’ll have time to turn just a few pages of his encyclopedic song repertoire. But the […]
Day Tripping: Visiting Cajun Country Between Jazz Fest Weekends
Have you ever tried to leave New Orleans during rush hour on a Friday evening after spending five hours at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, in hopes of […]
An OffBeat Interview with Zachary Richard, Part Two
“I cherish my privacy,” stated Zachary Richard at one point during an interview in the living room of the Lafayette area “Cajun-deco” cottage he shares with Claude Thomas, the Frenchwoman […]
Kermit Ruffins: Home Boy
When the idea of a lunchtime interview is floated to Kermit Ruffins, he immediately suggests the Little People’s Place as a rendezvous point. It is easy to understand why. One […]
