Issue Articles — Features
Reggae Riddums
To most lovers of reggae music, the thought of hearing their favorite music while surrounded by friends, grass and blue skies is near bliss. With a good outdoor sound system, […]
Rasta Mon
The blazing New Orleans sun beats down and weighs on you like a blanket as you dance heavily to the thick island grooves of reggae at this year’s Reggae Riddums […]
A Jazz (and More) Fest Welcome
Numerous local music aficionados often describe various musical events and gatherings around the state as “what The Jazz Fest used to be”—the implication being that the Jazz & Heritage Festival […]
Club Scout
Let’s presume: you’re reading this issue of OffBeat so you’re probably in New Orleans and not, thankfully, somewhere ridiculous. You are already aware of that massive smorgasbord of music in […]
Spotlight
Astral Project Anyone who has truly experienced an Astral Project performance knows the outer limits of music’s transportive powers. The Jazz Fest Astral journey departs from the Fair Grounds […]
Ear to the Ground: Anders Osborne
After years spent as a globe-trotting, musician—including stints at an Israeli bar and a French ski resort—Swedish guitarist Anders Osborne finally settled down in New Orleans two years ago. And […]
The Real Roots
Between the strong lineups for Festival International de Louisiane and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, 1992 is shaping up to be quite a year for lovers of African […]
Steve Riley: Cajun Crusader
Mardi Gras night in Mamou, Louisiana, and the main street stage is being broken down. The riders who were triumphantly dancing on horseback this afternon have all gone home to […]
Festival Exotique: Festival International de Louisiane Brings Cultural Tidbits from Around the Globe to Cajun Country
As April rolls around and the thoughts of most New Orleanians turn to Jazz Fest, another wonderful music and arts celebration—Festival International de Louisiane—is also shifting into gear. One of […]
A Musical Collage for Carnival
The cover photo shoot, by participant: Rik Slave sang “We Are the World.” Fred LeBlanc bit Irma Thomas’ knee. Irma laughed at Fred. George Porter, Jr. ended up being late […]
