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Koan Kenpachi lives hip-hop
Koan Kenpachi lives hip-hop. The New Orleans-born and raised artist started out rapping with friends in his backyard before making a claim for himself as part of the hip hop band, EOE (Equal Opportunity Employment). In 2011, Kenpachi went solo with the album Chronicles of a Dying Breed before facing many health issues that threatened his vision and his life.
Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah discusses music and culture ahead of Prospect.5 Gala
Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah is a five-time Grammy Award-nominated musician, composer and producer. His musical tutelage began at age 13 under the direction of his uncle, jazz innovator, Black Masking […]
Jazz Fest releases attendance numbers, confirms 2018 dates
Approximately 425,000 people attended the 2017 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, according to the information released by the event earlier today. That’s the same number as last year, when […]
The Original Meters to Headline Jam Cruise
Today marks the beginning of the second weekend of Jazz Fest and, in keeping with tradition, Jam Cruise has unveiled the lineup for its next voyage. Once again, the one-of-a-kind […]
Treme Culture Fest Revives Community, Music On The Streets October 18-20
The month of October is rapidly becoming New Orleans’ prime festival time, perhaps even giving April or May a run for the money. In addition to the New Orleans Film […]
“Red Bull Street Kings I” Documentary Film Premiere
October 3
Three years ago, Red Bull energy drink’s international program that scouts unique, localized culture to highlight under the banner of competition challenged New Orleans brass bands to the ultimate battle […]
Jazz Fest by Nite 2013: Black Angels and Erykah Badu with Mos Def + Hot 8 Ticket Contest!
Now, we all know that Jazz Fest during the day is an experience like none other in the world, but what New Orleanians and longtime Jazz Fest veterans will tell […]
Dr. John: A Mac for All Seasons
Dr. John’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame shows how far he’s come from the time when manager Albert Grossman threatened to destroy his career, or when […]
King Expressers at AllWays Lounge Tonight: Concert Preview
Tonight at AllWays Lounge, the Brooklyn-based Afro-pop band King Expressers play only their second show outside New York, having conquered their first “touring” show this past Saturday night at the […]
Happy Anniversary
Tipitina’s celebrates its 29th anniversary January 11-14. Thursday night the Uptown music club presents “Horns and Hatchets,” a night of brass bands and Mardi Gras Indians. Friday night is “Wright […]
