Between 1947 and 1956, the music that was laid down at Cosimo Matassa's modest J&M Recording Studio on the corner of N. Rampart and Dumaine became the music of the world. From Roy Brown's 1947 chart-topper 'Good Rockin' Tonight' to Fats Domino's 'Going to the River' and 'My... Read more

The New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festival has some big news this year-- it's now in partnership with Samantha Fish, one of the most prominent cigar box guitar players performing today. The rebranded Samantha Fish Cigar Box Guitar Festival is a cultural and musical celebrati... Read more

A second line parade at the Fairgrounds ca. 1980. Photo by Laura Fanguy courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive.  In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our ... Read more

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Food booths before opening at Jazz Fest 1999 (30 years!). Photo by Owen Murphy courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive.  In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and ... Read more

Luna Fête returns December 12-15 to celebrate the holidays. LUNA Fête (which stands for Light Up NOLA Arts) blends New Orleans' historic architecture with contemporary light and video mapping technology, sound installation and motion graphics. Taking place in Lafayette Squa... Read more

Ernie K-Doe, ca. 1980. Photo by Laura Fanguy courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive.  In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, all yea... Read more

Lucinda Williams performs at Jazz Fest 2003. Photo by Owen Murphy courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive.  In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz ... Read more

Wilson Pickett performs at Jazz Fest 2001. Photo by Owen Murphy courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive.  In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fe... Read more

As we celebrate our 39th birthday on the airwaves Wednesday, December 4, we're celebrating online with a look back at some of the people, programs, and events that have gotten us where we are today. Check out some of these historic images below, and be sure to tune in 9a-7p... Read more