Music
Carl LeBlanc and Geovane Santos, Purple House (Independent)
Guitarist and vocalist Carl LeBlanc is one of the most respected and versatile performers in New Orleans. Adept at traditional and modern jazz on both guitar and banjo, he has […]
Ted Hefko and the Thousandaires, Down Below (Independent)
From the first notes of Down Below, Ted Hefko’s new album with his band the Thousandaires, a sense of timelessness oozes like his gentle baritone voice through all ten songs on the […]
Leo Nocentelli, Another Side (Light in the Attic)
Guitarist Leo Nocentelli is one of funk’s iconic players. His stamp is on so many classic recordings from the Meters as well as countless albums recorded when his band was […]
Seán Johnson and the Wild Lotus Band, Mystery (Be Still Records)
Seán Johnson may be best known across the city of New Orleans as the founder of Wild Lotus yoga studio. But in the music community he is well regarded as […]
Amigos do Samba bring Brazilian song and dance to New Orleans
The Brazilian community in New Orleans is a vibrant one that tends to fly under the radar of most music lovers unless you happen upon a performance by Amigos do […]
Ricci/Krown, City Country City (Gulf Coast Records)
The title cut of harmonica man/vocalist Jason Ricci and organ whiz Joe Krown’s debut recording as a duo, City Country City, opens with one of Krown’s trademark organ swells evoking […]
Analog Brass Band, Songs From the Protest Route (Independent)
At this point in the long history of New Orleans music, it probably isn’t necessary to announce that your band isn’t “from” New Orleans as long as you wear your […]
Ben E. Hunter, Soul Avenger (Independent)
While the reggae scene in New Orleans has ebbed and flowed over several decades, guitarist and singer/songwriter Ben E. Hunter has been a stalwart leader since its early years. His […]
NOLA String Kings, Dream Palace (Independent)
String bands have a long history in New Orleans going back to the days before jazz was even a thing. The NOLA String Kings are John Rankin on guitar, Matt […]
In Memoriam: Lawrence “Keng” Harvey (1963–2021)
Lawrence “Keng” Harvey, a singer, songwriter, master chef and traditional Yoruba priest of Obatalá, died on August 2, 2021. He was 58 years old. Keng burst on the scene in […]
