Issue Articles — Features
The Evolution of Zydeco: Sean Ardoin is Back
After 35 years of playing zydeco with his father (Lawrence Ardoin and His French Zydeco Band), leading Double Clutchin’ (featuring younger brother Chris on accordion) and fronting his own aggregation, […]
Let It Go: Baton Rouge’s Minos the Saint’s Musical Democracy
Minos the Saint pairs Peter Simon’s rule-breaking songwriting with upbeat, pop-orchestral arrangements. French horn, two trombones, violin, mandolin, accordion, keyboards and percussion beautifully complement the frontman’s poignant baritone. For certain […]
Independent Filmmaker Robert Mugge Is Flying High
It’s easy to see why filmmaker Robert Mugge is flying high these days. Five of his films, including The Kingdom of Zydeco, Rhythm ’n’ Bayous: A Road Map to Louisiana […]
Seoul Singer: Miss Sophie Lee Expands Her Palate as a Singer, Songwriter and Restaurateur
Miss Sophie Lee does a lot of dreaming nowadays—a lot of the songs on her new disc, Traverse This Universe, were literally dreamed up. And when it comes to her […]
Ease On Down: It’s Bayou Boogaloo Time
The Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo was launched after Hurricane Katrina. Like many others neighborhoods facing an uncertain future, Festival Director Jared Zeller thought the solution was to create a music festival […]
Out of the Norm: Johnny Vidacovich’s Fun Times with Nolatet
Reclining on the back seat of a van is apparently Johnny Vidacovich’s preferred position while on the road with Nolatet. That’s just where the renowned drummer was when talking about […]
A to Z: All You Need to Know Is in Our Jazz Fest Guide
How do you choose from the variety of cultures, rhythms and sounds available at Jazz Fest? Our guide should help and ensure for a great experience. Happy Jazz Fest! Remember […]
Ice, Ice… Maybe?
It takes a lot to stay cool at Jazz Fest. The sand is wafting into your eyes. The sun is so bright you can barely see where you’re going. […]
Outlandish Vamps: Midnite Disturbers’ Raw, Stripped-Down Sound
MIDNITE DISTURBERS: SATURDAY, APRIL 30—JAZZ & HERITAGE STAGE, 1:45 P.M. For a city that care allegedly forgot, New Orleans sure has a way of achieving the impossible when it […]
First Family: Ellis, Delfeayo and Jason Marsalis Have a Chat
JASON MARSALIS: FRIDAY, APRIL 22—ZATARAIN’S WWOZ JAZZ TENT, 1:30 P.M. ELLIS MARSALIS: SUNDAY, MAY 1—ZATARAIN’S WWOZ JAZZ STAGE, 1:35 P.M. The image of each of the musical members of […]
