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In Memoriam: Art Neville

Mon, 07/22/19
Vocalist and keyboardist Art "Poppa Funk" Neville passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 at the age of 81. Art was a founding member of funk legends The Meters and The Neville Brothers and was instrumental in shaping the New Orleans funk sound.  Born December 17, 1937 at Cha... Read more

George Clinton: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Mon, 07/22/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Soul Sister interviews George Clinton at the Allison Miner Music Heritage Stage in 2010. Clinton was born on this date in 1941. 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 ou... Read more

Family Ties: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sun, 07/21/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Family Ties parade at the Fairgrounds in 2005. Photo by Leon Morris. 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 c... Read more

New Orleans Musicians' Clinic annual August blood drive

Sat, 07/20/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
The New Orleans Musicians' Clinic is hosting its 6th annual blood drive, alongside the NOLA Organ Grinders and The Blood Center of New Orleans, throughout the month of August. The groups are making it easy and convenient to give with a total of 5 local blood drives. Communi... Read more

New video from Tank & the Bangas: 'Hot Air Balloons'

Sat, 07/20/19
Check out this new release from Tank & the Bangas for 'Hot Air Balloons' from their Green Balloon album.  Read more

Harry Connick: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sat, 07/20/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Harry Connick, Jr. on the Acura Stage in 2017. Photo by Eli Mergel. 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 ce... Read more

Little Freddie King: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Fri, 07/19/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Little Freddie King in the Blues Tent in 2012. Photo by Kichea S. Burt. Happy birthday to Little Freddie King! He'll be celebrating with a birthday bash at BJ's tonight.  In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with ... Read more

Brass-A-Holics: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Thu, 07/18/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Brass-A-Holics perform on the Congo Square Stage in 2015. Photo by Leona Strassberg Steiner. 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... Read more

Lionel Ferbos: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Wed, 07/17/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Lionel Ferbos backstage at Jazz Fest 2010 before the 'Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong' performance in Economy Hall. Photo by Pat Jolly. Ferbos was born on this date in 1911. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day... Read more

Video: John Papa Gros 'Traveling Mood'

Tue, 07/16/19
John Papa Gros performs 'Traveling Mood' as part of his tribute to Dr. John at WWOZ on June 6, 2019. Gros will be making his WWOZ Groove Gala debut on Thursday, September 5! Get your tickets here now and join us!  Read more

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