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Lisa St. Lou channels a New Orleans sound on “Ain’t No Good Man,” the title track off her debut full-length album
Singer/songwriter Lisa St. Lou has just released a scathing new video for “Ain’t No Good Man,” the title track off her debut full-length album, out now. Steeped in the music of New Orleans, with appearances […]
Harahan Music Festival + Food Drive set for May 15
Stranded South Music and Media, with enthusiastic help from the city of Harahan, will be hosting the first Harahan Music Festival + Food Drive on Saturday, May 15, from 2-10 […]
National Fried Chicken Festival sets October dates and location
The National Fried Chicken Festival is preparing to set up the deep fryers and music stages on the Lake Pontchartrain lakefront the weekend of October 22-23. “Our team has been […]
Roots of Music Student Showcase Tonight
The Roots of Music organization, in partnership with Artisound Productions, will livestream its student showcase tonight, Wednesday, May 12 at 6 p.m. via Facebook. The program provides music history and […]
Secret Gardens of the French Quarter Tour Returns
Curious visitors can have a look at secret gardens of the French Quarter. For decades, visitors and locals alike have flocked to the Vieux Carre to discover magnificent private gardens […]
Extended + Brad Walker Debut Concert Film
Brad Walker and Extended have announced the release of their debut concert film, recorded at Esplanade Studios in January 2021. The film is the culmination of an ongoing collaboration between […]
New Orleans Opera announces 2021-22 season
During a special live Zoom meeting with current New Orleans Opera subscribers on May 3, Clare Burovac, general director of the New Orleans opera announced, “The Opera is returning to […]
Shemekia Copeland wins International Artist of the Year Award from UK Blues Federation
On Sunday, May 9, award-winning vocalist Shemekia Copeland received the coveted UK Blues Award for International Blues Artist Of The Year. The award was presented in a virtual ceremony hosted […]
Lloyd Price, R&B Pioneer, Dies at 88
Lloyd Price, a native of Kenner, Louisiana, and an often-overlooked pioneer in R&B, has died at the age of 88.
Dillard University receives $1 million from The Ray Charles Foundation
The Ray Charles Foundation is continuing its longstanding relationship with Dillard University with a $1 million grant. The grant will continue to support the University’s Ray Charles Program in African-American […]
