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Beth Patterson collaborates with prog-rock band Yes
What do you do if you’ve just written a resonant song about life under shutdown? If you’re Beth Patterson, you call in a member of the iconic prog-rock band Yes […]
My Music with Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown
The following is Grammy-winning jazz trumpeter and songwriter Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown discussing his new song, “Before Your Time,” in his own words. “It’s a really delicate time to make […]
BUKU and Upbeat Academy launch Take Action Project to combat oppression
The team behind the BUKU Music + Art Project in partnership with Upbeat Academy has emerged from the chaos leading to the cancellation of this year’s festival with something far […]
Jimmy Ballero’s trio is back playing in the French Quarter
Being that libation, cuisine and live music are the top attractions in the French Quarter (well don’t forget the peelers at Big Daddy’s), along with cooks, bartenders and food servers, […]
Zachary Richard’s digital release benefits the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic
It doesn’t take an esteemed scientist like Dr. Anthony Fauci to remind you that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a tsunami effect on every facet of society. In the Crescent […]
My Music with vocalist and songwriter Louise Cappi
“I grew up on Long Island. It was the ’burbs, you know, but it was an easy commute into the city. When I was in my late teens, my dad […]
My Music with Basin Street Records founder Mark Samuels
“I’ve been listening to and even playing music since fifth grade. I performed in the Ben Franklin high school band, and had the opportunity to perform in that band and […]
BUKU Focus: Five Questions with rapper Stone Cold Jzzle
During this year’s BUKU Music + Art Project, which takes place March 20-22 at Mardi Gras World, rapper Stone Cold Jzzle makes his festival debut. Raised in the 7th Ward […]
Five Questions with award-winning author Maurice Carlos Ruffin
Award-winning author Maurice Carlos Ruffin is a native New Orleanian and a graduate of the University of New Orleans Creative Writing Workshop. He will speak at this year’s Tennessee Williams […]
BUKU Focus: My Music with DJ Lady Lavender
Beth Lauren Cohen, a.k.a. Lady Lavender, has been playing gigs at Poor Boys, Santos, Sidney’s Saloon and was selected to perform at BUKU this year. “I moved down here from […]
