Music
The Treme Brass Band
With the brass band revival in full swing, Treme vets James Andrews, Kirk Joseph, Benny Jones and Lionel Batiste come together with their protégés to keep traditional street music marching […]
Pieces of the Cradle
Few places that held the original spirit of Jazz still exist. ‘Those that do hide their history well. Jazz was born out of a very rare moment in history. […]
White Buffalo Day
Feathers and sequins glisten in the high noon heat. Tambourines shake and drums roll, calling out to. the spirits at Congo Square. It is August 27th, 1994. A Native American […]
Raymond Anthony Myles, A Taste of Heaven (Honey Darling)
Very few studio recordings do justice to the spirit and communal glory of live gospel. A Taste of Heaven resolves this problem from the very first cut. “Elijah’s Rock” begins […]
Where’s Da Wax?
Don’t let that Jazz Fest glow fade with the memories. From rarities and classics to the latest releases, New Orleans is a goldmine for music collectors of every stripe. Here’s […]
Gospel Rocks Out
From Tipitina’s to the Gospel Tent, spiritual music is not just for church anymore. Revelry has reached a feverish pitch at Tipitina’s on the eve of Mardi Gras, vibrating […]
