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 […]
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” […]
There was something special about growing up in New Orleans during the 1990s. It wasn’t flashy or filtered. It was real; and if you were lucky enough to be a kid, teen, or twenty-something back then, you know the feeling. The city moved at its own rhythm, with little pieces of everyday life that defined […]
New Orleans culture is labor. It’s been stitched, played, danced, and shouted into existence by generations of Black, Indigenous, and working-class communities in New Orleans neighborhoods. But today, that culture is being sold back to us—often by people who had no hand in creating it. Culture as Cash Crop Every year, millions visit New Orleans […]
New Orleans isn’t just famous for its food, music, and Mardi Gras. It’s a birthplace of culture, creativity, and invention. From world-changing musical styles to culinary icons — and even cocktails invented in New Orleans — here are 15 things you probably didn’t know originated right here in the Crescent City. 1. Jazz Music More […]
In New Orleans, your ward isn’t just where you live. It’s part of who you are. Whether it’s repped in a second line chant, tattooed across your arm, or shouted out in a bounce track, the city’s 17 wards carry serious weight. First established in 1852, when New Orleans consolidated three separate municipalities into one, […]
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