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Mahalia Jackson was born in New Orleans, and grew up singing in church, at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in the Black Pearl neighborhood uptown. As a teenager she left the city, but her remarkable voice will be forever woven into its music and history. Read more

Join us on Friday, November 16 and Saturday, November 17 as we present the Sun Ra Arkestra in partnership with The Music Box Village!  This is the first time the Arkestra has been in New Orleans in 15 years and they're sure to put on an out-of-this-world show at this venue ... Read more

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Happy birthday, Bobby Rush! The king of the chitlin' circuit is 85 years old today, and as good as ever. Here's his performance of 'Ain't She Fine,' captured by WWOZ at Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest in 2014. Read more

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Jazz Fest is gaining a day this year! EIGHT days of fun, music, and food will be happening at the Fairgrounds for the festival's 50th anniversary. The festival will start on Thursday, April 25. The new day is "Locals Thursday," and anyone with a valid Louisiana ID can purch... Read more

1) Oak St. Po Boy Fest is happening Sunday from 10a-6p! Over 30 vendors will be serving up delicious po boys. See the menu here. 15 bands will perform on 4 stages, including George Porter Trio, Soul Brass Band, and Sam Price & the True Believers. 2) InFringe Fest is runnin... Read more