Music
Analog Brass Band, Songs From the Protest Route (Independent)
At this point in the long history of New Orleans music, it probably isn’t necessary to announce that your band isn’t “from” New Orleans as long as you wear your […]
Ben E. Hunter, Soul Avenger (Independent)
While the reggae scene in New Orleans has ebbed and flowed over several decades, guitarist and singer/songwriter Ben E. Hunter has been a stalwart leader since its early years. His […]
NOLA String Kings, Dream Palace (Independent)
String bands have a long history in New Orleans going back to the days before jazz was even a thing. The NOLA String Kings are John Rankin on guitar, Matt […]
In Memoriam: Lawrence “Keng” Harvey (1963–2021)
Lawrence “Keng” Harvey, a singer, songwriter, master chef and traditional Yoruba priest of Obatalá, died on August 2, 2021. He was 58 years old. Keng burst on the scene in […]
In Memoriam: J.D. Hill (1955-2021)
J.D. Hill, a blues musician and fixture on the music scene in New Orleans since the early 1980s, died on August 8, 2021. He was 65. Hill was a native […]
Kid Eggplant and the Groovy Melatauns, Peace, Love and Donuts (Independent)
When I popped the new album from Kid Eggplant and the Groovy Melatauns into my disc player and hit play, I had to check twice to make sure I wasn’t […]
Nigel Hall, Spiritual (Regime Music Group)
Nigel Hall burst on the scene in New Orleans like a comet. Though he already had the beginnings of a successful career as a musician before the age of 30, […]
Brass Lightning, Consonance (Independent)
Hot off the presses, or rather available on all the major streaming services since early July 2021, is the debut album from New Orleans’ own soul-brass quintet Brass Lightning. Consonance […]
Pocket Protection, Volume 1 (Color Red)
The play on words in the name of the band may not be immediately obvious, but one listen to Pocket Protection’s first release will give listeners a hint. Combining George […]
Patrice Fisher & Arpa, Happy Socks (Independent)
The music of harpist Patrice Fisher makes people happy. It’s as simple as that. If you need evidence beyond her records, make plans to hear her perform at the upcoming […]
