Mirroring many other parts of New Orleans in 2025, the city’s music community this year had a lot to celebrate, faced new ...

The funeral plans for New Orleans Smooth jazz violinist Michael Ward include a special honor reserved for prominent musicians ...

On the Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 episode of The Excerpt podcast: Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina decimated New Orleans, the musical venue Preservation Hall preserves the city’s beloved traditions.

Bettis and 3rd Degree perform “Joe Avery’s Blues” at the Algiers Music and Artist Studio in New Orleans on Saturday, August 2, 2025. The band performed the traditional second line parade song at ...

Even with Bourbon Street bustling outside, nothing matched the buzzy energy of The Jazz Playhouse at The Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans as musicians David Shaw of the Revivalists and Tarriona “Tank” ...

In addition to his own bands, Orkestra from da Hood and Russell Batiste & Friends, Batiste played for George Porter Jr. & ...

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, many of New Orleans’ jazz musicians left the city to seek safety. With their exodus came a fear that the city’s musical culture and traditions could be lost. But ...

STS9 has announced a pair of concerts at New Orleans, LA's historic Joy Theater during Jazz Fest 2026. Find ticketing information here.

New Orleans residents meet to discuss Musicians' Village sale and management change, addressing trust and communication ...

New Orleans (CNN) — A bowtie is adjusted. A trombone is hoisted. On the corner of Dauphine and Toulouse, two motorcycle cops block the intersection. The opening notes of “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” ...