The New Orleans Public Library is hosting a few special events in February as part of their 2016 Black History Month Celebration. On Saturday, February 13 at 2p, Bounce Queen of New Orleans and reigning monarch of Krewe du Vieux Big Freedia will be on hand at the Main Libra... Read more

From KRVS in Lafayette, it's Sonny Landreth with Cajun singer-songwriter-poet Zachary Richard on harmonica. They cover Clifton Chenier's "Ay Ai Ai," a track Landreth recorded for his 1993 album Down in Louisiana.  Read more

The New Orleans Public Library is hosting a few special events in February as part of their 2016 Black History Month Celebration. On Saturday, February 13 at 2p, Bounce Queen of New Orleans and reigning monarch of Krewe du Vieux Big Freedia will be on hand at the Main Libra... Read more

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation's free concert series continues in 2016 with shows from the Bridge Trio, John Boutte & Shannon Powell, and Cyrus Chestnut. The Bridge Trio is one of New Orleans' most exciting young groups. Pianist Conun Pappas, bassist Max Moran,... Read more

The Mid-City Aces are a Cajun trio consisting of 18 year-old accordion master Cameron Dupuy, his dad, Michael Dupuy on guitar, and Gina Forsyth on fiddle. Their music is a fresh, bold, acoustic, and firmly traditional take on the sounds of southern Louisiana. Released in De... Read more

'Class Got Brass' is back! This unique contest, open to all Louisiana middle and high schools, challenges bandleaders and students to create traditional New Orleans-style brass bands (as opposed to full marching bands). At stake are more than $30,000 worth of instruments fo... Read more

Mahalia Jackson is joined by Louis Armstrong for this version of traditional gospel, "Just A Closer Walk With Thee." It was recorded live at the Newport Jazz Festival 1970. They are accompanied by Mildred Falls on piano, the Eureka Brass Band, and a cast of dozens.  Read more

Grammy-winning Robert Glasper Experiment to play Good Foot Ball at Gasa Gasa, January 29   The Krewe of King James: Super Bad Sex Machine Strollers just announced that the Robert Glasper Experiment has been added to the lineup of its 2nd Annual Good Foot Ball on January 2... Read more