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Rhiannon Giddens talks back
In 2007, Rhiannon Giddens performed at the Folk Alliance International conference with the aspiring black string band Carolina Chocolate Drops. On January 25, 2020, following one Grammy Award, six Grammy […]
Mojo Mouth: A Note From OffBeat Publisher Jan Ramsey
A Busy New Year, Musically By the time this issue of OffBeat hits the street, it’ll be past Christmas and in that weird time of year during the holidays that’s […]
Letters to the Editor: OffBeat Magazine, January 2020
New Orleans and Nashville This letter is in response to Jan Ramsey’s blog post “The Difference Between New Orleans and Nashville” with guest editorial by Loyola’s Music Industry Studies Program […]
Obituary: Louis Jay Meyers
(1956–2016) Louis Jay Meyers, one of the founders of Austin’s South by Southwest music conference and the New Orleans music conference LMNOP (Louisiana Music—New Orleans Pride) passed away last […]
Don Vappie: Give Me Back My Banjo
In 2007, the Folk Alliance hosted a concert by three banjo players at Memphis’s Marriott Hotel. The three men sat in a semi-circle of chairs, the drum-like bodies of the […]
Faubourg Brewery sponsors Daze Between New Orleans music festival between Jazz Fest weekends
The inaugural Daze Between New Orleans festival will take place at Faubourg Brewery on two days between Jazz Fest weekends. On Tuesday, May 3, and Wednesday, May 4, an outdoor […]
New Orleans Valentine’s Day 2021: Ideas You Probably Didn’t Think Of
Let’s face it, those of us in New Orleans are probably more focused on Carnival season 2021 than we are on celebrating amour. If you are partnered up, or even […]
A false arrest almost ruined her career. Here’s a warning for other musicians.
My name is Kathryn Rose Wood. I’m a songwriter, musician, board-certified music therapist, and social services professional. I’ve spent most of my adult life championing outreach and advocacy (for example, […]
Tulane to host Tipping Point benefit concert with Mavis Staples
Returning for its 3rd year, the Tipping Point all-star benefit concert will take place on Nov. 1, when Tulane University and UpperWest Music Group will bring the show to The […]
Chase N. Cashe, Mia X, Raj Smoove and more host music licensing workshop
Next week, some of the most successful music professionals in New Orleans hip-hop will help lead a free workshop on the topic of licensing music to film, commercials and television. […]
