Mahmoud Chouki was a musical child prodigy in his native Morocco; today, the masterful guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and genial collaborator makes his home in New Orleans. His music is unique: with deep roots in European classical and jazz guitar, Chouki weave... Read more

Yusa is one of Cuba’s  - and NOLA’s - leading musical voices. The guitarist, vocalist, tres guitarist, bassist, and composer was a member of the group Quasi Jazz and director of the Cuban band Interactivo, but more recently has developed a strong career with her own band, w... Read more

Anaïs St. John was raised in a musical household and trained as an opera singer, singing mezzo-soprano with the New Orleans Opera. She branched out as a solo artist, blending jazz, blues, and R & B, inspired by iconic singers like Eartha Kitt and Lola Falana, and hometown h... Read more

Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown brings his impeccable trumpet sounds to any gig he blesses. The veteran performer picked up the horn at the tender age of nine, and by 15 was touring the world. He performs with a number of combos, including Players Ella & Louis Tribute Band and f... Read more

Betty Shirley is an old school vocalist extraordinaire, artist, and teacher whose extensive repertoire ranges through modern and traditional jazz, blues, R&B, bossa nova, and her own original, soulful compositions. Critics laud her range and vocal skills, while audiences lo... Read more

James Rivers has played on some of New Orleans’ most classic hits, and continues to please crowds today with his versatile repertoire and mastery of multiple instruments. He has also penned music for six Clint Eastwood films. Born in 1938 and raised in the historic Treme ne... Read more

Debbie Davis is a New Orleans institution, a songstress, ukulele master, and entertainer who has performed with an impressive roster of local music royalty: John Boutte, Paul Sanchez, The Pfister Sisters, the New Orleans Nightcrawlers, Tom McDermott, Alex McMurray, at the D... Read more

Bill Summers is a New Orleans-based fixture on the Afro-Cuban and Latin percussion scene. The Detroit, Michigan native studied classical piano as a youngster, but morphed into a percussionist as he came of age. Now recognized as one of the elders of world beat rhythms, he s... Read more