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The Beverage Roots of Swamp Pop: Who Knew?
All around the world, Swamp Pop now refers to the style of rock ‘n’ roll which is strictly indigenous to Southwest Louisiana. The music rose to popularity in the late […]
Five Questions with Roots of Music’s Executive Director Morgan Stewart
On November 22, one of New Orleans’ premier music-education organizations will host a fundraiser with performances from some of the city’s most in-demand musicians. The Roots of Music Executive Director […]
Five Questions with trumpeter James Andrews
James Andrews, who appeared in a 2015 OffBeat cover story, will perform at the Treme Creole Gumbo Festival on November 16. Ahead of the gig, we spoke with him about […]
Widespread Panic at UNO Lakefront Arena
Widespread Panic will perform October 31-November 2 at the UNO Lakefront Arena. When illness forces both the Rolling Stones and their last-minute replacement, Fleetwood Mac, to cancel their appearances at […]
My Music: Jenna Guidry
“I was born in Raceland, Louisiana and have lived in New Orleans since I was a sophomore in high school; I’m 21 now. I had my first singing lessons when […]
Five Questions with photographer and videographer Dominic Scott
Dominic Scott is a photographer and videographer whose resume belies his 21 years of age. He has worked extensively with Grammy-winning musician PJ Morton, as well as Grammy-winning producer Chase […]
An Intimate Evening at Luthjen’s
Marigny Studios and Julian Mutter are partnering to host “An Intimate Evening at Luthjen’s,” a tribute to the former historic Luthjen’s Dance Hall where jazz lovers danced, drank and convened […]
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles celebrates the role of women in Cajun-Creole music
In April 1929, a chapter of Cajun music history was written when Amédé, Ophy and their sister Cleoma Breaux recorded the original version of a quintessential Cajun tune entitled “Ma […]
Five Questions with Bryan Batt
Bryan Batt never thought he would leave New Orleans. Even going to sleep away at camp was hard for the boy who spent his formative years wandering the grounds of […]
VOODOO MUSIC + ARTS EXPERIENCE: Highlights to the 21st festival
You going to Voodoo? During the first decade or so of the Halloween-weekend festival, the answer for most local music fans was almost invariably yes. In those heady years, Bingo […]
