As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, it is fitting to recognize Dave Bartholomew, the Edgard-born trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter, arranger, and producer whose extraordinary career earned induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and numerous other honors. Bartholomew’s story begins in Louisiana’s River Parishes, where culture served as the […]
There are albums that entertain, and then there are albums that carry something heavier such as history, identity, and responsibility. With Louisiana Love, Robin Barnes delivers the latter. Released May 1, the debut full length project from the artist widely known as the Songbird of New Orleans is not simply a collection of songs. It […]
Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (Christian Scott) is Artist-In-Residence Registration is now underway for aspiring young musicians who would like to study with world class professionals at the annual Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp, according to Jackie Harris, executive director of the jazz camp and the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation (New York). Offering three weeks […]
On April 27, the stage at Tipitina’s will once again become a living, breathing tribute to the sound of New Orleans. Shorty Fest Presented by Acura isn’t just another festival on the city’s packed cultural calendar. It is a celebration of lineage. Of mentorship. Of the music that shaped this city and the young artists […]
Nate Amor’s story has never been a straight line. It is a 25-year evolution shaped by grit, heart, and an unshakable belief that music can anchor a life through its hardest seasons. The Minnesota born singer songwriter has spent decades turning personal history into art, and his latest work marks another turn in that long […]
The heartbeat of Tremé returns to Armstrong Park this November as the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation hosts the 2025 Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival, a free, two-day celebration steeped in brass band tradition, Creole flavor, and the cultural legacy of one of America’s most historic neighborhoods. Taking place November 8 and 9 from 11 […]
The New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market has officially reopened its doors at 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, marking a new chapter for one of the city’s premier music venues. With a mission to bring the most accomplished jazz and blues musicians to the stage, the non-profit has reintroduced itself as a state-of-the-art performance space […]
Jazz Bounce, a genre created by Mikecol and launched under Newtral Groundz Music, redefined the city’s sound in a debut night that proved unforgettable. New Orleans, LA – September 29, 2025 – On a Friday night, more than 150 people filled the hidden speakeasy rooms of The Double Dealer for a show that sold out in just […]
The Second Line Arts Collective is teaming up with the New Orleans Public Library to launch the 2025–2026 Little Stompers Library Series. This free, three-part program introduces young children and their caregivers to the sounds and traditions of New Orleans music through live performance, movement, and storytelling. The series begins on Saturday, October 4 at […]
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with legendary New Orleans producer and artist Mannie Fresh. The concert, Mannie Fresh and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra: A Retrospective, will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2025, at 8 p.m. at the historic Orpheum Theater. For the first time, the “Godfather of Bounce Music” […]
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