Issue Articles — Features
Champion: Earl Falconer and Matt Doyle of UB40
The legendary British reggae band UB40 is coming to town—one version of it is, anyway. Bands evolve and change over time, but UB40 is a more unusual case because there […]
Music Quest: Vintage vinyl treasures are out there for the scoring (Episode 18)
Double-record live albums were the way to go back in the day for what usually was a break in the pricing and a chance to catch your favorite bands’ top […]
Things Happen That Way: A conversation with Dr. John’s oldest child, Karla R. Pratt, on her father’s final album
Like Allen Toussaint, his fellow New Orleans music master, Dr. John left a parting gift. In June 2016, seven months after Toussaint’s death, Nonesuch Records released the final studio album […]
My Music with Gregg Stafford
Trumpeter, vocalist, and music educator Gregg Stafford is steeped in tradition. At 16- years-old, Stafford started playing trumpet in his high school band. His professional career began in the E. […]
Fresh Fuel in the Tank: Andrew Duhon gets closer to his truest musical self
Andrew Duhon’s Emerald Blue reaffirms his well-deserved status among New Orleans’ singer-songwriters. A masterful collection of beautifully recorded songs, the album pairs contemplative lyrics with the lovely melodies Duhon sings […]
Jo-El Sonnier’s career in Cajun music spans seven decades
The son of poor, French-speaking sharecroppers, Cajun musician Jo-El Sonnier has been a survivor of hardship his entire life. His mettle has undoubtedly been tested over the past few years, […]
My Music with Rickie Monie
Born in 1952, pianist Rickie Monie was raised in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward. Monie’s father began teaching him at the age of eight, and he eventually played piano and organ […]
New Orleans Best-Kept Secret: Producer and hip-hop artist Kr3wcial has a powerful influence
New Orleans hip hop artist Kr3wcial performed a headlining show at Gasa Gasa on May 19. Over 200 people were there, some sipping DBJ (“dumb bitch juice”), some singing along […]
My Music with Joe Lastie
Joe Lastie was born into a musical family, which included his mother, both grandfathers, his aunt Betty, and his uncles Melvin, David and Walter “Popee.” Born and raised in the […]
A Walk Around the Sun: Erika Lewis with a little help from her friends
When COVID hit, Erika Lewis was at a crossroads. The singer and new mother had relocated from New Orleans to Asheville, North Carolina, the year before, and between the birth […]
