Browsing: New Orleans

‘Act Like You Know’ is only six tracks, but left us feeling like we’d attended every Fat Tuesday party in the city, and all the after parties as well.

Bon Bon Vivant, an up-and-coming New Orleans Gypsy Jazz band, have issued their charming first album, ‘Paint & Pageantry.’

Facts about New Orleans Piano Player Dr. John, born Malcolm John Rebennack, Jr., Dr John is a singer, songwriter, actor, piano player and guitarist, born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana.

In a town known worldwide for its music, Toussaint’s name was among the rarified cultural bastions of the city, along with James Booker, Professor Longhair, Dr. John and Louis Armstrong.

The Wolof word yees means to become extremely lively or energetic. It evolved during American slavery into the Southern slang term “jass”…

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, lovingly known across the world as Jazzfest, has released their storied lineup for the festival’s 45th anniversary.

A white Steinway grand piano salvaged from musician Fats Domino’s home after Hurricane Katrina has had its classic looks restored.

Attending any outdoor music event in Florida is an experience to be remembered. The Sunshine Blues Festival was no exception.

Popular New Orleans trumpeter Kermit Ruffins and Mother-in-Law Lounge, the famous Crescent City landmark, has overcome a crucial step needed…

The powerful Lionel Batiste, of the famous Treme Brass Band, has passed away.