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[Video] Stanton Moore In The Pink

Drummer Stanton Moore talks about his mentors and upbringing, purchase of Tipitina’s and Jazz Fest.  

50th Jazz Fest: First Weekend in Photos

Santana, Al Green, Van Morrison, and so many more graced the Fair Grounds for the first weekend of this glorious 50th Jazz Fest in New Orleans. Photos by Willow Haley […]

R&B singer Justin Garner is pushing his luck with sights on Jazz Fest (premiere)

Plaquemine, Louisiana’s Justin Garner has, well, garnered a ton of success in his career thus far. Rooted deeply in classic R&B, he’s reached the #1 spot on Japanese iTunes charts […]

Here Are The Jazz Fest 2018 Music Schedule Cubes

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival revealed the music schedule—colloquially known as the “cubes”—for this year’s event during a press conference at the Fair Grounds Race Course this morning […]

Jazz Fest 2018 Announces Musician Application Guidelines

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has announced it will accept applications for bands wishing to perform at the 2018 Festival through Sunday, October 1, 2017. Approximately 85% of […]

Jazz Fest Will Announce Its Lineup Tomorrow

Hang in there, Jazz Fest lovers! The wait is almost over. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has confirmed that its 2017 lineup will be revealed on Friday, January […]

Photos: Jazz Fest Friday with Paul Simon, Lauryn Hill and More

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival was in full force at the Fair Grounds on Friday, April 29. It welcomed acts like Ms. Lauryn Hill, Paul Simon, Joe Lovano […]

Jazz Fest: Musicians Make Three Must-See Picks

For this year’s Jazz Fest, we had a slew of Festival veterans tell us what three artists they’re most looking forward to watching at the Fair Grounds: Jazz Fest producer […]

Jazz Fest 2012 A to Z: Guide to the Artists Playing the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

This year’s Jazz Fest lineup is likely its broadest, and it’s a safe bet that nobody—festival staff included— knows everybody. Here’s a guide to who’s who. All the information presented […]

Dayna Kurtz: Dig Yourself

“I was supposed to move here.” Singer Dayna Kurtz first visited New Orleans 20 years ago, when she stayed in a Bed and Breakfast on Elysian Fields for a few […]