September 2024
Cover Story
- Dawn Richard Breathes Out
Dawn Richard is New Orleans through and through in the best possible way. She’s rooted in tradition and multi-talented. Always learning,…
BackTalk
- Rabadash Records owner John Autin Talks Back
Rabadash Records, the independent record company founded in New Orleans, celebrates its 40th anniversary September 7 at Chickie Wah Wah. The…
Fresh
- It’s Time to Celebrate Black Americana Fest
The first New Orleans festival focused on elevating “the narrative, music, and history of Black artists in the Folk, Country, and… - Young Men Olympian Jr. Celebrates Its Amazing 140th Anniversary
It's difficult to believe that the Young Men Olympian Jr. Benevolent Association has been active since 1884, just 21 years after… - Vintage vinyl treasures (Episode 42)
Here are five vintage vinyl treasures live albums from 1974. Each one has its place in music history and each one…
Obituaries
- Luther Kent (1948-2024)
Luther Kent, known for a big soulful voice and his horn-based group Luther Kent & Trick Bag, passed away Friday, August…
OffBeat Eats
- Dining Out: Smoke & Honey
Vassiliki Ellwood Yiagazis has merged two of her family cultures to create her restaurant in Mid City. Smoke & Honey offers…
Reviews
- Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers: Now Is The Time (Angel Dove Global/Universal Music)
Though 2024 is half over, Dwayne Dopsie is already knocking out a banner year. On February 26, the zydeco accordionist received… - Delfeayo Marsalis - Uptown Jazz Orchestra: Crescent City Jewels (Troubadour Jass Records)
New Orleans enjoys any number of unique, robust aspects of life that can be considered its jewels, or precious stones. As… - Jim Markway: Comrades (Independent)
Bassist Jim Markway gathers many of his New Orleans musical associates together in various combinations on his aptly titled release, Comrades.… - Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and The Zydeco Twisters: More Fun With Rockin Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters (ATO Records)
Whatever else 2024 will be remembered for in zydeco, it will also be known as the year of the Dopsies, with… - Los Tremolo Kings: Los Tremolo Kings (Kaleidoscope World Records)
Several months back I made a special trip to Casa Borrega to hear Los Tremolo Kings perform for the first time.… - Various Artists: Walking to New Orleans : An Aural Accompaniment (Jasmine Records)
This year is the 50th anniversary of John Broven’s classic history of New Orleans rhythm and blues. Groundbreaking at the time… - Basher: May Day (Independent)
Multiple reedman and composer Byron Asher could be considered predictably unpredictable as he seems determined to stir things up. For instance,… - Mario Abney: Right Now (Independent)
Trumpeter Mario Abney had a successful stint in New Orleans beginning in 2008. He played with numerous local- and nationally-known artists,…
