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Mardi Gras Indian battle at Congo Square Rhythms Fest

Wed, 02/28/18

Congo Square Rhythms Fest is coming up this weekend! Every year features a Mardi Gras Indian battle, this year happening on Saturday, March 3 starting at 3:15p. Check out the verbal spar we caught in 2016 featuring members of the Flaming Arrows, Mohawk Hunters, and Fi-Yi-Yi... Read more

Rebirth at WWOZ, Weds. at 12:30p

Tue, 02/27/18

WWOZ sat down with the great Terence Blanchard for a conversation about his work on 'Champion,' an opera in jazz. 'Champion' makes its New Orleans debut March 9 and 11, produced by the New Orleans Opera. Read more

Video: KIPP Believe Jazz Band on School Groove

Tue, 02/27/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

We were happy to welcome the students of KIPP Believe Jazz Band, along with band director Mr. Keith Hart, into our studio this afternoon for the February edition of School Groove! Check out the performance from these talented kids below. Read more

Video: Casa Samba at Congo Square Rhythms Fest

Mon, 02/26/18

Congo Square Rhythms Fest is coming up this weekend and we've got highlights from recent years to share with you! Below, check out Casa Samba's 2016 performance. This free festival celebrates the many traditions that trace back to Congo Square, including brass bands, Mard... Read more

KIPP Believe on School Groove, noon today

Mon, 02/26/18

Sun, 02/25/18

Here's a different take on our monthly recipe: a pair of 19th-century Lenten recipes from Lafcadio Hearn's Creole Cookbook (1885). Hearn was an international travel writer who lived in New Orleans for a decade (1877-1887) and who helped create the popular perception of the ... Read more

NPR's 2018 Tiny Desk Contest open

Sat, 02/24/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Can we make it two? Last year, New Orleans' own Tank & the Bangas won NPR's big Tiny Desk Contest and we know there's another New Orleans artist out there with the moxie and desire to win this year! The contest is open to unsigned musicians from all genres. In order to app... Read more

Festival International de Louisiane 2018 lineup

Sat, 02/24/18

Festival International de Louisiane announced their 2018 lineup yesterday. This year's roster includes talent from more than 20 countries and regions, featuring local Louisiana artists alongside international musicians. The festival will take place April 25-29 in Lafayette.... Read more