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Bahamas Junkanoos: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Thu, 01/17/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Bahamas Junkanoos at Jazz Fest in 1986. Photo by Harold Baquet, 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 Fes... Read more

Jo Cool Davis: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Wed, 01/16/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Jo "Cool" Davis at home in the Gospel Tent, 2004. Photo by Black Mold. 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 year long to see them, plus more... Read more

Video: Da Wright Way Brass Band at WWOZ

Tue, 01/15/19

Da Wright Way Brass Band from Sophie B. Wright Charter School joined us in the studio this afternoon for the first School Groove of 2019! Check out the next generation of New Orleans musicians:  Read more

2019 Jazz Fest Lineup Announced

Tue, 01/15/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The lineup for the 50th annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival was announced today! The talent roster includes dozens of New Orleans and Louisiana favorites, including Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with the Nevilles, Irma Thomas, Kermit Ruffins, The Radiators, Dirty... Read more

An audience like no other: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Tue, 01/15/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Just another regular Jazz Fester in 2013. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee. 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 year long to see them, plus mo... Read more

Video: Twelfth Night 2019

Mon, 01/14/19

It's Carnival time in New Orleans and our video team hit the streets to capture the celebration at the Bywater Bakery's King Cake Kickoff, the Perfect Gentlemen Second Line Parade, Joan of Arc parade, and Vaughan's. See it all below. Happy Carnival!  Read more

Allen Toussaint: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Mon, 01/14/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Allen Toussaint in a casual moment at Jazz Fest's second weekend, 2015. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee. 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... Read more

1986 Food: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sun, 01/13/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

A woman with sweet potato pone, spinach artichoke casserole, and more at Jazz Fest in 1986. Photo by Harold Baquet, 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 o... Read more

Video: Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Fest, Jan. 2019

Sat, 01/12/19

Coming to you live from the Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Fest at the New Orleans Jazz Museum on Saturday, January 12, 2019! Check out the performances below from Tom McDermott + Dayna Kurtz, Mari Watanabe, Wendell Brunious, Gregg Stafford, and Topsy Chapman & Solid Harmony. ... Read more

'Seeing Music' documentary series launches Feb. 5

Sat, 01/12/19

The New Orleans Film Society (NOFS) announced a new music documentary series titled Seeing Music, which celebrates New Orleans’ hometown heroes by showcasing films by and about New Orleans musicians. Three screenings on February 5th, March 14th, and April 11th will be held ... Read more