Young Turks Set Out for Jazz Boot Camp; Sun Ra Has Left the Planet

When most people think of summer camp, visions of tree-lined trails leading to sparkling lakes, bonfires and pup tents come to mind. But for young, serious-minded, passionate musicians such as […]

Michael Ray Gets Colorful; Street Festivals Uptown and in the Quarter

April, undeniably New Orleans’ biggest musical month, comes in like a (jazz) lion and goes out like a (jazz) lion. It gets its colorful start at the Contemporary Arts Center […]

The Coolest of ’92

JUST TOO COOL Nine of our writers document their coolest musical experiences of ‘92 — album, concert, or other. For a non-writer perspective, we asked a few familiar faces to […]

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Cajun Capers: Lafayette’s Festivals Acadiens

Grab your dancing partner, pack up your dancing shoes and head over to Lafayette this month. Festivals Acadiens, the Cajun equivalent of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, takes […]

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Jazz Fest: Time to Get Out the Sunblock

Here it is—the complete schedule of what’s happening at the 20th Annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the greatest music, food and crafts event in the country. Almost 3,000 musicians, […]

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