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Band Name	Date	Stage	Time	Description
21st Century Brass Band	5/3	PAR	12:30p	This young, Treme-based group finds room in its repertoire for New Orleans jazz standards as well as modern R&B hits.
50 Years of NOCCA	5/5	AM	12:15p	Interview with Ben Jaffe, Big Sam, Kyle Roussel and Alexis Marceaux by Al Kennedy.
79rs Gang Mardi Gras Indians	5/3	CON	12:20p	Big Chief Jermaine Bossier and Big Chief Romeo Bougere from the 7th and 9th Wards come together to form the 79rs Gang. Bossier’s baritone voice combines with Bougere’s alto voice as they sing about the Mardi Gras Indians’ unique culture.
9th Ward Black Hatchet and Wild Squatoulas Mardi Gras Indians	5/4	PAR	12:10p	Mardi Gras Indian parade led by Big Chief Alphonse “Dowee” Robair.
A Tribute to Johnny Dodds featuring Dr. Michael White, Washboard Chaz & Jade Santrell	5/4	ECO	3:05p	New Orleans clarinetist composer and jazz historian, Dr. Michael White, played his first professional gig with Ernest “Doc” Paulin’s Brass Band in 1975. His clarinet influences include Sidney Bechet, Johnny Dodds and Willie Humphrey. Dodds recorded with Joe "King" Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong. He is joined with Washboard Chaz and vocalist Jade Santrell.
Adonis Rose and The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra tributes Tina Turner ft. Erica Falls & Grace Gibson	4/26	JAZ	5:55p	Adonis Rose, the artistic director of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra has performed and recorded with the biggest names in jazz, including Terence Blanchard, Betty Carter, Dianne Reeves, Marcus Roberts, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Harry Connick Jr, Wynton Marsalis, and on six recordings with longtime friend Nicholas Payton. Celebrating the late singer Tina Turner with Erica Falls and Grace Gibson.
Agrupación Changó	4/25	FS	12:35p	A Columbia band specializing in Pacific Coast marimba de chonta music. Their latest release Bereju explores the sounds of Nariño (a department of Colombia).
Agrupación Changó	4/25	CEP	3:35p	A Columbia band specializing in Pacific Coast marimba de chonta music. Their latest release Bereju explores the sounds of Nariño (a department of Colombia).
Agrupación Changó	4/26	CEP	12:50p	A Columbia band specializing in Pacific Coast marimba de chonta music. Their latest release Bereju explores the sounds of Nariño (a department of Colombia).
Agrupación Changó	4/26	J&H	4:25p	A Columbia band specializing in Pacific Coast marimba de chonta music. Their latest release Bereju explores the sounds of Nariño (a department of Colombia).
Agrupación Changó	4/27	CEP	3:30p	A Columbia band specializing in Pacific Coast marimba de chonta music. Their latest release Bereju explores the sounds of Nariño (a department of Colombia).
Alex McMurray Band	4/27	LAG	2:45p	Singer songwriter and guitarist Alex McMurray with accordionist Glenn Harman are referred to as “The Kings of the Small Time” on their Facebook page. McMurray was a member of Royal Fingerbowl, Hartman was with the New Orleans Klezmer Allstars.
Alexey Marti	4/25	JAZ	1:30p	After relocating to New Orleans, Cuban-born conga player and percussionist Alexey Marti has become a key fixture on the local Latin scene, performing a mix of jazz, funk, salsa, son, rumba and more.
Alfred Banks	5/4	CON	11:20a	A New Orleans rapper and singer. He recently toured with Tank & the Bangas and has collaborated with The Soul Rebels. Banks was named “Best Hip-Hop Artist” at OffBeat’s Best of the Beat Awards. He co-founded the duo SaxKixAve with saxophonist Albert Allenback.
All for One Brass Band	5/3	PAR	4:30p	Bandleader and trombonist Keanon Battiste formed this band in 2003 with friends from Warren Easton Senior High School. Members include saxophonist Corey Hosey; trumpeters Terrence Foster, Louis Brown and Jeremy Haynes; tubist player Brandon Ewell; snare drummer Phillip Armand; bass drummer Brandon Blouin; and percussionists Kenon Hudson and Mark Cunningham.
Allison Russell	5/3	BLU	3:55p	Canadian singer-songwriter, musician and activist. Born in Montreal, Russell has received Grammy nominations in the Americana category. Russell has collaborated with Brandi Carlile on the song “You're Not Alone.”
Amanda Shaw and The Cute Guys	4/28	GEN	2:55p	This Cajun fiddle prodigy has been in the spotlight since age 10. Her sets can jump from teen-friendly pop to straight-up Cajun, with a classic rock cover or two thrown in. Amanda Shaw has dominated the best violinist category at OffBeat’s Best of the Beat Awards.
Amina Figarova Sextet and the Matsiko World Orphan Choir	5/3	JAZ	2:45p	Classical trained jazz pianist and composer Amina Figarova is no stranger to New Orleans as she is often booked at Snug Harbor. Her sextet includes her husband, flutist Bart Platteau along with drummer Chris "Buckshot" Stik, bassist Jeroen Vierdag and saxophonist Marc Mommaas.
Amina Scott	5/5	JAZ	1:30p	Born and raised in Oakland, California, now based in New Orleans, Scott, is an upright and electric bassist, composer, and arranger. She is the current bassist for Dee Dee Bridgewater’s DDB Big Band and teaches as an adjunct professor at Loyola University New Orleans.
Amis du Teche	4/27	FDD	11:20a	Cajun band from Breaux Bridge, that sing only French lyrics to traditional Cajun songs. The band consists of Adeline Miller on fiddle, Amelia Powell, the granddaughter of the late Cajun fiddler Dewey Balfa, on guitar, and Robert Miller bass guitar and upright bass.
Amy Bluemel	5/4	KID	3p	Award-winning Native American storyteller, artist, and stomp dancer. Amy tells stories and educates audiences of all ages about Chickasaw and Southeastern tribal customs.
Amy Helm	4/26	FDD	4:20p	American singer-songwriter and musician and the daughter of drummer Levon Helm. She was a past member of Levon Helm's Midnight Ramble Band and Ollabelle. She has a commanding and deeply expressive voice. Her songwriting draws upon a deep well of American musical traditions.
Anders Osborne	5/3	FS	1:30p	Swedish-born guitar hero and songwriting titan Anders Osborne has charted a difficult path since his arrival in New Orleans more than 30 years ago. Osborne writes songs about all the stages he has gone though. He first played Jazz Fest in 1992 and has done so every year since.
Anderson.Paak & The Free Nationals	4/28	FS	5:30p	Born Brandon Paak Anderson, Anderson .Paak is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, and drummer who has won several Grammy awards. His band The Free Nationals play a variety of instruments, such as electric guitar, bass, piano, keyboards and drums, and also serve as backing vocalists.
André Bohren + The Electric Yat Quartet	4/26	KID	12:40p	Pianist, Andre Bohren with the Electric Yat Quartet will bring classical music to Jazz Fest. Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” was written in 1936 for orchestra and narrator and is one of the most frequently performed works in the classical repertoire.
Andrew Duhon	5/3	FDD	12:25p	With his achingly tender voice and penchant for lyrical depth, folk-pop singer songwriter Andrew Duhon taps into personal experience to tug at listeners' heart strings while strumming his way through original music that echoes the blues.
Andrina Turenne of Canada	4/26	LAG	1:50p	Singer songwriter from Winnipeg with a two-decade career. Her influences are Irma Thomas and Gillian Welch reflecting bluesy R&B and roots rock. Turenne’s recently released debut solo project, Bold as Logs which contains a mix of English and French tales.
Andy J Forest & The Swampcrawlers	5/2	BLU	11:15a	Washington State harmonica player and singer songwriter influenced by Charlie Muselwhite. At age 19 he went to New Orleans for Mardi Gras and stayed. He has recorded 22 albums, which feature his original songs. Forest has performed with B.B. King, Bobby Blue Bland, James Booker and many others. John Swenson said in OffBeat that Forest was “an exceptionally good harmonica player and even better songwriter.”
Ann Savoy: Another Heart	4/26	AM	3:30p	Inteviewed by Ben Sandmel.
Ann Savoy: Another Heart	5/4	LAG	2:15p	A singer-songwriter and guitarist. Her latest album Another Heart can be considered the spiritual follow-up to her 2006 collaboration with Linda Ronstadt, Adieu, False Heart. Savoy explores a wide array of musical influences that date back to her childhood and adolescence in Richmond, Virginia. Tunes featured are by The Kinks, Donovan, Bruce Springsteen, Sandy Denny, and more.
Anna Moss & The Nightshades	5/3	LAG	3:05p	Moss is a multi-instrumentalist with roots in Arkansas. Now living in New Orleans, her music is a mix of jazz and R&B. Moss calls her music “bedroom pop from New Orleans.”
Antioch Baptist Church Choir	4/27	GOS	6:10p	Antioch Baptist Church is located in Tickfaw, Louisiana. Expect music styles such as traditional hymns and praise and worship.
ANTWIGADEE!	5/4	CON	5:10p	Born and raised in New Orleans, Antoine Barriere, known as ANTWIGADEE! is a DJ. His many influences resulted in his brand of “gumbo” for music.
Apache Hunters, Black Hawk Hunters, and Wild Red Flame Mardi Gras Indians	4/27	PAR	1:30p	Apache Hunters are lead by Big Chief Preston Whitfield an Uptown-based Mardi Gras Indian tribe, headquartered at Third and LaSalle Streets.
Archdiocese of New Orleans Gospel Choir	5/4	GOS	11:15a	The Archdiocese represents the largest religious demographic in New Orleans. Its choir upholds a tradition of Crescent City Catholicism dating back to 1793.
Ariee & The AMG Band	5/2	CON	11:20a	New Orleans vocalist Ariee began singing in church at the age of eight. She sings R&B and pop and has backed other musicians including Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Mystikal, Glen David Andrews, and Kermit Ruffins. She recently recorded her debut album, Truth.
Arrianne Keelen	5/3	GOS	2:50p	Vocalist, songwriter, and Hurricane Katrina survivor, Arrianne Keelen’s song “I Still Love You” landed her a spot as an amateur night contestant on It's Showtime at the Apollo. Keelen won the grand prize in the Dream New Orleans Talent Search.
Arthur and Friends Community Choir	4/28	GOS	5:20p	This New Roads, Louisiana-based gospel choir, founded by Arthur Gremillion, focuses on fostering a spirit of togetherness through music.
Arthur Clayton & Anointed For Purpose	5/3	GOS	5:10p	Singer songwriter Arthur Clayton IV is from Marrero Louisiana. Along with his gospel group Anointed for Purpose they will undoubtedly perform his 2018 hit “He Never Fails.” It’s a song for Sunday morning church choirs to sing that encourages those dealing with life issues.
Astral Project	4/26	JAZ	2:50p	All four members of this band—guitarist Steve Masakowski, saxophonist Tony Dagradi, bassist James Singleton and drummer Johnny Vidacovich—are influential bandleaders in their own right. Together, they’ve been one of New Orleans’ premiere jazz groups for three decades.
Aurora Nealand's Royal Roses	5/4	ECO	4:30p	Inspired by Sidney Bechet and Django Reinhardt, singer/saxophonist Nealand is a player whose non-Roses work spans performance art-inspired improvisation and the rockabilly of Rory Danger and the Danger Dangers.
Baby Boyz Brass Band	4/26	J&H	5:45p	The next generation of players from the Treme neighborhood, Baby Boyz is led by trumpeter Glenn Hall III who is often joined by Glen David Andrews.
Bad Boyz Social Aid & Pleasure Club	4/25	PAR	12:15p	Social aid and pleasure club parade.
Balaklava Blues of Ukraine/Canada	4/26	CEP	2:15p	Mark and Marichka Marczyk fuses Ukrainian polyphony and other folk traditions with EDM, trap, dub step. They explore the blues that have long emanated from the Ukrainian steppe. “Balaklava Blues music is a reclamation of the violence perpetrated on my home country,” says Mark Marczyk.
Balaklava Blues of Ukraine/Canada	4/26	LAG	4:15p	Mark and Marichka Marczyk fuses Ukrainian polyphony and other folk traditions with EDM, trap, dub step. They explore the blues that have long emanated from the Ukrainian steppe. “Balaklava Blues music is a reclamation of the violence perpetrated on my home country,” says Mark Marczyk.
Bamboula 2000	5/4	J&H	12:15p	“Bamboula” was originally a ceremony held in the earliest days of Congo Square. Bamboula 2000 leader Luther Gray brings that ancestral spirit into the present with a troupe of drummers and dancers.
Banu Gibson	4/25	ECO	2:55p	Singer/dancer Banu Gibson, a longtime staple of the New Orleans music scene, specializes in swing, hot jazz and the Great American Songbook.
Batámbora of Colombia	5/2	CEP	1:55p	Afro-Colombian drum group. They play the Colombian cumbia and fuse amalgamated rhythms of the Caribbean. Batambora is a project led by young entrepreneurs from the Afro-descendant community of La Boquilla, in the city of Cartagena de Indias.
Batámbora of Colombia	5/2	CEP	11:30a	Afro-Colombian drum group. They play the Colombian cumbia and fuse amalgamated rhythms of the Caribbean. Batambora is a project led by young entrepreneurs from the Afro-descendant community of La Boquilla, in the city of Cartagena de Indias.
Batámbora of Colombia	5/2	PAR	2:45p	Afro-Colombian drum group. They play the Colombian cumbia and fuse amalgamated rhythms of the Caribbean. Batambora is a project led by young entrepreneurs from the Afro-descendant community of La Boquilla, in the city of Cartagena de Indias.
Batámbora of Colombia	5/3	CEP	11:30a	Afro-Colombian drum group. They play the Colombian cumbia and fuse amalgamated rhythms of the Caribbean. Batambora is a project led by young entrepreneurs from the Afro-descendant community of La Boquilla, in the city of Cartagena de Indias.
Batámbora of Colombia	5/3	PAR	4:05p	Afro-Colombian drum group. They play the Colombian cumbia and fuse amalgamated rhythms of the Caribbean. Batambora is a project led by young entrepreneurs from the Afro-descendant community of La Boquilla, in the city of Cartagena de Indias.
Batámbora of Colombia	5/3	CEP	4:20p	Afro-Colombian drum group. They play the Colombian cumbia and fuse amalgamated rhythms of the Caribbean. Batambora is a project led by young entrepreneurs from the Afro-descendant community of La Boquilla, in the city of Cartagena de Indias.
Batámbora of Colombia	5/4	KID	12:40p	Afro-Colombian drum group. They play the Colombian cumbia and fuse amalgamated rhythms of the Caribbean. Batambora is a project led by young entrepreneurs from the Afro-descendant community of La Boquilla, in the city of Cartagena de Indias.
Batámbora of Colombia	5/4	KID	3:55p	Afro-Colombian drum group. They play the Colombian cumbia and fuse amalgamated rhythms of the Caribbean. Batambora is a project led by young entrepreneurs from the Afro-descendant community of La Boquilla, in the city of Cartagena de Indias.
Batámbora of Colombia	5/4	PAR	4:20p	Afro-Colombian drum group. They play the Colombian cumbia and fuse amalgamated rhythms of the Caribbean. Batambora is a project led by young entrepreneurs from the Afro-descendant community of La Boquilla, in the city of Cartagena de Indias.
Batámbora of Colombia	5/4	CEP	4:30p	Afro-Colombian drum group. They play the Colombian cumbia and fuse amalgamated rhythms of the Caribbean. Batambora is a project led by young entrepreneurs from the Afro-descendant community of La Boquilla, in the city of Cartagena de Indias.
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet	5/4	AM	12p	Interviewed by Michael Tisserand.
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet	5/4	FDD	2:50p	Fiddler Michael Doucet’s venerable Cajun band was the first of its genre to win a Grammy in 1998. The band has explored eclectic influences from West African music to James Brown and beyond.
Bejuco	5/3	CON	1:30p	This Columbian band started in 2015 and is known for the bambuco beat, a blend of currulao and marimba. Their deep ancestral Afrobeat sound connects social movements to original and powerful music.
Bejuco	5/3	CEP	5p	This Columbian band started in 2015 and is known for the bambuco beat, a blend of currulao and marimba. Their deep ancestral Afrobeat sound connects social movements to original and powerful music.
Bejuco	5/4	CEP	2p	This Columbian band started in 2015 and is known for the bambuco beat, a blend of currulao and marimba. Their deep ancestral Afrobeat sound connects social movements to original and powerful music.
Bejuco	5/4	J&H	4:35p	This Columbian band started in 2015 and is known for the bambuco beat, a blend of currulao and marimba. Their deep ancestral Afrobeat sound connects social movements to original and powerful music.
Béla Fleck - My Bluegrass Heart	4/28	AM	1p	Interviewed by OffBeat's Steve Hochman.
Béla Fleck - My Bluegrass Heart	4/28	FDD	4:15p	Banjo player from New York named after composer Béla Bartók. Considered an ambassador of the banjo, Fleck plays music from bluegrass, jazz, classical and rock. My Bluegrass Heart is his latest studio album. Featuring Michael Cleveland, Sierra Hull, Justin Moses, Mark Schatz and Bryan Sutton.
Betty Winn & One A-Chord	4/25	GOS	12:05p	Formed in 1995 by Betty Winn and her husband Thomas, this sprawling choir traces the history of gospel from slave spirituals to new compositions. They perform with as many as 40 singers.
Big 6 Brass Band	4/28	PAR	1:30p	Big 6 Brass Band was formed in 2017 is hugely popular in the city’s second line community. With a repertoire bridging traditional with hip-hop, R&B, gospel and more, the group will perform a set of New Orleans classics plus original material.
Big Chief Bird & The Young Hunters Mardi Gras Indians	5/4	J&H	11:15a	Coming out of the Carrollton neighborhood each year since 1995, The Young Hunters tribe of Mardi Gras Indians is led by Big Chief "Bird."
Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr. & the Wild Magnolias	5/5	J&H	5:40p	Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr. carries on the legacy of his father, leading the Wild Magnolias’ impassioned, funk-inspired Mardi Gras Indian music. On his release, My Name Is Bo, Dollis combines a traditional Indian session with a cross section of other genres from funk and blues to zydeco and reggae from producer Cyril Neville.
Big Chief Donald Harrison Jr. with a special appearance by The ICONS featuring Choppa, BlaqNmilD, and Tonya Boyd-Cannon	4/26	CON	2:45p	Saxophonist Donald Harrison is a renaissance man of New Orleans who has explored reggae, funk and Mardi Gras Indian music through the filter of jazz.
Big Chief Dow & the Timbuktu Warriors and Cheyenne Mardi Gras Indians	4/25	PAR	1:15p	The Mardi Gras Indian tribe of the Timbuktu Warriors are led by spy boy Dow Michael Edwards, a lawyer from New Orleans. Big Chief Dow’s slogan: “I kill'em dead with the needle and thread.”
Big Chief Juan & Jockimo's Groove	5/3	J&H	5:55p	Skillful Golden Comanche Chief Juan Pardo, who grew up with the sounds of elder Mardi Gras Indians like Monk Boudreaux and Bo Dollis, updates classic and original Mardi Gras Indian songs with a mix of funk and R&B.
Big Chief Kevin Goodman & the Flaming Arrows Mardi Gras Indians	5/3	J&H	12:35p	Singer and Big Chief Kevin Goodman, who's called Austin home since evacuating during Hurricane Katrina, leads this Mardi Gras Indian tribe and stage band, the Flaming Arrows.
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux	4/26	AM	4:30p	Three Generations of Mardi Gras Indians. Interviewed with Joseph and Jwan Boudreaux by Steve Armbruster.
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & The Golden Eagles	4/28	J&H	4:25p	Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, who performed for many years alongside Big Chief Bo Dollis in the Wild Magnolias, is one of the most prominent Mardi Gras Indian performers and a soulful vocalist. The Golden Eagles’ reggae-heavy performances often get into heady, near-psychedelic territory.
Big Chief Trouble & Trouble Nation, Monogram Hunters, and Algiers Warriors Mardi Gras Indians	5/5	PAR	2:45p	Big Chief Alphonse “Dowee” Robair leads this West Bank-based Mardi Gras Indian tribe.
Big Freedia	4/27	CON	4:10p	All hail New Orleans’ queen diva who’s emerged from the “sissy bounce” subculture to become a nationally known personality, helping to bring other bounce divas (Katey Red, Sissy Nobby) into the spotlight. Big Freedia has guested on singles by Drake, Kesha and Beyonce.
Big Nine and Valley of Silent Men SA&PCs	4/27	PAR	3p	Social aid and pleasure club parades.
Big Sam's Funky Nation	4/26	GEN	2:10p	The charisma of former Dirty Dozen trombonist Sam Williams makes him an able focal point for a musical party that blends brass, Meters-style funk, hip hop and rock.
Billy Iuso	4/25	RHY	1:10p	Singer-songwriter and guitarist Billy Iuso formed the funk jam band Brides of Jesus in the ’90s. Iuso regularly performs with a variety of local players, including Anders Osborne and The Wild Magnolias. He also worked as a tour and stage manager for The Neville Brothers, the Meters and George Porter's Runnin’ Pardners. Iuso has released a number of CDs that received critical acclaim, his latest received a Best of the Beat nomination.
Billy Iuso	4/25	LAG	3:05p	Singer-songwriter and guitarist Billy Iuso formed the funk jam band Brides of Jesus in the ’90s. Iuso regularly performs with a variety of local players, including Anders Osborne and The Wild Magnolias. He also worked as a tour and stage manager for The Neville Brothers, the Meters and George Porter's Runnin’ Pardners. Iuso has released a number of CDs that received critical acclaim, his latest received a Best of the Beat nomination.
Bishop Joseph Carter & The Boyz	4/28	GOS	11:15a	From Slidell, this high energy Gospel group has been performing for 5 years and makes its Jazz Fest debut.
Black Feathers Mardi Gras Indians	5/3	PAR	1:30p	Mardi Gras Indian Parade.
Black Flame Hunters Mardi Gras Indians	4/26	PAR	1:10p	The Black Flame Hunters will present a Mardi Gras Indian parade.
Black Foot Hunters Mardi Gras Indians	4/25	J&H	11:20a	One of the newer Mardi Gras Indian tribes is led by Big Chief Donald Claude.
Black Magic Drumline	4/28	KID	12:30p	Black Magic Drumline is a New Orleans group that formed at Xavier University of Louisiana in 2007.
Black Magic Drumline	4/28	KID	2:10p	Black Magic Drumline is a New Orleans group that formed at Xavier University of Louisiana in 2007.
Black Magic Drumline	5/4	J&H	1:25p	Black Magic Drumline is a New Orleans group that formed at Xavier University of Louisiana in 2007.
Black Mohawk and Young Seminole Hunters Mardi Gras Indians	4/25	PAR	2:10p	Big Chief Byron Thomas leads this Mardi Gras Indian parade.
Blodie's Jazz Jam	5/4	JAZ	12:20p	Blodie is better known as Dirty Dozen trumpeter Gregory Davis, whose jamming partners include other members of Dirty Dozen, Trombone Shorty’s Orleans Avenue and other horn men who will join him on stage.
Bomba Estéreo of Colombia	4/27	CON	2:50p	Bomba Estéreo is a Colombian band founded in Bogotá Simón Mejía. Their music has been described as "electro tropical" or "psychedelic cumbia.” Their songs have been used in commercials for Walmart and Grubhub. They recently collaborated with Bad Bunny on the song "Ojitos Lindos."
Bon Bon Vivant	4/28	GEN	1:45p	Formed in 2013, Bon Bon Vivant is a collection of musicians steeped in the traditional jazz of New Orleans. Their original songwriting includes blues and folk music that makes for a unique sound.
Bonerama	5/3	GEN	1:30p	Mark Mullins and Craig Klein’s trombone-centric jazz/funk/rock combo is as comfortable with James Brown as it is with Black Sabbath. Their release Plays Zeppelin showcases the music of Led Zeppelin. Vocalist Michael McDonald joined Bonerama to record Mark Mullins song “Empty World” a tribute to the late Allen Toussaint.
Bonnie Raitt	5/5	GEN	5:30p	Blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter and Jazz Fest regular is no stranger to New Orleans. She has worked with Allen Toussaint, performing with him “What is Success” and is responsible for Irma Thomas to star singing again “Time is on My Side.” Raitt has received 13 Grammy Awards and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Bonsoir, Catin	4/28	AM	12p	Interviewed by Barry Ancelet
Bonsoir, Catin	4/28	FDD	2:55p	This Cajun music supergroup features rhythm guitarist Christine Balfa (a founder of the Louisiana Folk Roots organization), accordionist Kristi Guillory, fiddle expert Anya Burgess, Feufollet vocalist Ashley Hayes, electric guitarist Meagan Berard, and drummer Danny Devillier.
Boyfriend	4/27	GEN	1:30p	Part rapper and part performance artist, Boyfriend’s “rap cabaret” shows are entertaining and intellectually engaging experiences that make destroying gender norms fun for everyone. Boyfried won the Best Rap/Hip-Hop/Bounce at 2022 Best of the Beat Awards.
Boyfriend	4/27	AM	3:30p	Interviewed by Alex Rawls.
Brass-A-Holics	4/25	CON	12:25p	This band adds a keyboard, guitar, and trap drums to the basic brass band lineup. They bill themselves as the “Go-Go Funk Brass Band” performing original music or pop songs with fiery improvisations.
Brazos Huval's Student Showcase	4/27	KID	1:50p	Music instructor and multi-instrumentalist Brazos Huval leads students from his school in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Huval teaches fiddle at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and is a member with his siblings in the Huval Family Band. Huval is also a bassist for the Mamou Playboys.
Brian Courtney Wilson	5/4	GOS	4p	Gospel and contemporary Christian singer from Chicago. Wilson has had a number one song on the Billboard Gospel Charts and has been nominated for multiple Grammy and Dove Awards.
Brother Tyrone & The Mindbenders	4/25	BLU	12:30p	Tyrone Pollard, a.k.a. Brother Tyrone, is a deep-soul vocalist whose original songs could pass for long-lost vinyl tracks.
Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band	4/27	FDD	1:35p	A New Orleans-reared Cajun, this self-taught accordion player and songwriter is back hosting his popular fais do do dances at Tipitina’s. OffBeat featured Bruce Daigrepont in its My Music series in 2022.
Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. and The Legendary Ils Sont Partis Band	4/27	FDD	4:15p	Carrying on his father’s legacy Stanley Dural Jr. leads his father’s band Ils Sont Partis Band that will have you dancing in the isles. Dural won a Grammy and a Best of the Beat Award for his album, New Beginnings.
Burris	5/5	RHY	12p	A New Orleans based jazz-rock band that mixes soulful vocals with jazz harmonies and funk grooves. Members of Burris have shared the stage with George Porter Jr., Rebirth Brass Band, Snarky Puppy, FORQ, The Revivalists, Louisiana’s Leroux, Grace Potter, GIVERS and many more.
C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band	4/26	FDD	2:55p	Zydeco king Clifton Chenier’s son has long emerged as a bandleader in his own right. His 2011 album, Can’t Sit Down, has a killer version of Tom Waits' "Clap Hands."
Calliope Puppets	4/25	KID	3p	Humor and satire are priorities in performances by this Louisiana-based puppetry group, which features hand-carved and sculpted puppets.
Cedric Watson et Bijou Creole	5/4	FDD	1:35p	A popular young fiddler, accordionist and singer, this four-time Grammy nominee boasts equal parts star power and skill. Cedric Watson’s influences range from Creole and Cajun to West African music and beyond.
Celebrating Jimmy Buffett with the Coral Reefer Band	5/4	AM	4p	Interview with Savannah Buffett and the Coral Refer Band by Keith Spera.
Celebrating Jimmy Buffett with the Coral Reefer Band	5/5	FS	3:35p	Singer songwriter, Jimmy Buffett, who launched his career in New Orleans, passed away in 2023. His band celebrates Buffett with a tribute that is sure to include Buffett’s popular songs.
Cha Wa	4/25	CON	2:55p	New Orleans brass band-meets-Mardi Gras Indian outfit Cha Wa radiates the energy of the city’s street culture. My People, the band’s follow up to their Grammy-nominated album Spyboy, feels like pure joy, a distillation of generations of New Orleans expression.
Charles Lloyd	4/27	AM	1:30p	Interviewed by Ahley Kahn.
Charles Lloyd featuring Gerald Clayton, Larry Grenadier & Marcus Gilmore	4/27	JAZ	4:10p	Composer, saxophonist and flutist, Charles Lloyd, started as a sideman for blues artists Bobby “Blue” Bland, Howlin’ Wolf and B.B. King. His jazz quartet included pianist Jason Moran, acoustic bassist Reuben Rogers, and drummer Eric Harland. His current quartet is pianist Gerald Clayton, bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Marcus Gilmore.
Charlie Gabriel and Friends	5/3	ECO	1:55p	Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s clarinetist and vocalist. The band includes Kyle Roussel on piano, Ben Jaffe on bass, Shannon Powell on drums, Kevin Lewis on trumpet and Craig Klein on trombone and others. Though the band will focus on traditional New Orleans music, Gabriel often credits the vitality of jazz with its unique ability to reflect the modern experiences of those who interpret it along with the history in which it’s rooted.
Charmaine Neville Band	4/28	BLU	1:30p	An exuberant jazz singer whose influences run the gamut of New Orleans music styles, Charmaine Neville has long been a staple of the city's live music scene, particularly at Snug Harbor.
Cheikh Ibra Fam of Senegal	4/28	CEP	1:45p	Senegalese singer, composer and musician based in France. He is also a singer for Orchestra Baobab, the Senegalese Afro-Cuban jazz band. Cheikh is a socially involved artist and has collaborated with organizations like the UN Refugee Agency and Innovation: Africa.
Chloé Marie	4/26	RHY	1:10p	Singer songwriter from North Dakota. She has been writing pop songs since she was 8 years old. She transitioned to country music and is currently recording and writing new material in Nashville.
Chris Stapleton	4/27	FS	5:20p	Singer-songwriter and guitarist from Lexington, Kentucky. He has won numerous Grammy Awards and as a vocalist, Rolling Stone included Stapleton in its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.
Christone "Kingfish" Ingram	5/3	AM	3:15p	Interviewed by Nick Spitzer.
Christone "Kingfish" Ingram	5/3	BLU	5:35p	Blues guitarist and singer from Clarksdale Mississippi is a virtuosic guitar player, stunning vocalist, and memorable songwriter. He is confident and masterful on stage. Influenced by Hendrix, Prince and many blues greats, Kingfish is a high-energy blues performer. Hopefully he will close with Hendrix’s “Hey Joe.”
Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band	4/25	FDD	4:05p	One of the most energetic zydeco groups around, Chubby Carrier and band won the 2010 Cajun/Zydeco Grammy for the album Zydeco Junkie.
Cimafunk	4/25	AM	12:45	Interviewed by Marc Perry.
Cimafunk	4/25	FS	2:55p	Erik Iglesias Rodríguez, aka Cimafunk, dropped out of medical school a few years back to perfect his mix of Afro-Cuban funk. The first result was “Me Voy,” an international hit that blends an infectious guitar lick, reminiscent of Kink Sunny Ade’s juju music, with a Cuban Carnival rhythm.
Cimarron	5/4	FS	1:20p	From Bogota, Colombia this group presents festive dance music combining Latin with Andalusian, Indigenous American native and African roots. Their music includes four-stringed cuatro, harp, maracas, and also Peruvian-flamenco cajón, Brazilian surdo, afro-Colombian tambora, a stomp dance as a percussion component and tribal indigenous whistles.
Cimarron	5/4	CEP	3:20p	From Bogota, Colombia this group presents festive dance music combining Latin with Andalusian, Indigenous American native and African roots. Their music includes four-stringed cuatro, harp, maracas, and also Peruvian-flamenco cajón, Brazilian surdo, afro-Colombian tambora, a stomp dance as a percussion component and tribal indigenous whistles.
Cimarron	5/5	FDD	12:25p	From Bogota, Colombia this group presents festive dance music combining Latin with Andalusian, Indigenous American native and African roots. Their music includes four-stringed cuatro, harp, maracas, and also Peruvian-flamenco cajón, Brazilian surdo, afro-Colombian tambora, a stomp dance as a percussion component and tribal indigenous whistles.
Cimarron	5/5	CEP	5p	From Bogota, Colombia this group presents festive dance music combining Latin with Andalusian, Indigenous American native and African roots. Their music includes four-stringed cuatro, harp, maracas, and also Peruvian-flamenco cajón, Brazilian surdo, afro-Colombian tambora, a stomp dance as a percussion component and tribal indigenous whistles.
Clay Parker and Jodi James	4/27	RHY	3:30p	This acoustic duo is from Baton Rouge. Their sound has been described as “mesmerizing back porch music.” Their music is stark yet expressive, accessible yet deep, shadowy yet real.
Clive Wilson's New Orleans Serenaders	4/26	ECO	12:25p	Known for their lively interpretations of old New Orleans classics by Louis Armstrong, Kid Ory, and others, the members of the Serenaders have played together in various musical contexts since the ’60s.
Comanche Hunters	4/26	J&H	11:20a	Mardi Gras Indians led by Big Chief Alphonse “Dowee” Robair.
Conjunto Tierra Linda	5/5	J&H	11:20a	Latin band from New Orleans is a collective of musicians, committed to highlighting the musical roots of the genre known as Salsa.
Connie and Dwight Fitch with St. Raymond & St. Leo The Great Choir	4/27	GOS	1p	Seventh Ward couple Connie and Dwight Fitch sing romantic R&B as well as gospel. She has sung in the past with Ray Charles and Dr. John.
Coolie Family Gospel Singers	4/28	GOS	1:05p	Gospel group from New Orleans. They have performed at Jazz Fest for many years.
Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band	4/25	FDD	1:35p	Corey Ledet was already two years into his music career when he switched from drums to accordion at age 12. His latest self-titled release has been nominated for a 2022 Grammy Award.
Cowboy Mouth	5/4	GEN	3:45p	They’ve been on the road for nearly 30 years, and still tend to pull out the stops for Jazz Fest shows. Go ahead and knock them for working so hard to be inspiring: If Fred LeBlanc, John Thomas Griffith and the newer guys get it right, by the end of the set you’ll be jumping in the air waving your fists to “Jenny Says” along with everybody else.
Craig Adams & Higher Dimensions of Praise	4/28	GOS	6:10p	Hammond player and Houston/New Orleans native Craig Adams leads this dynamic, 16-piece gospel group.
Creole Group	5/3	CEP	12:45p	Grupo Creole is from the islands of San Andres and Providencia. They interpret the traditional music of the islands. Founded in 1986 by Orston Christopher with the mission to preserve the Creole language and the musical diversity of the islands. With the use of three acoustic guitars, a mandolin, the maracas, a horse jaw, and a ‘tina’, the group invites the audience to an authentic Caribbean fiesta.
Creole Group	5/3	J&H	3:15p	Grupo Creole is from the islands of San Andres and Providencia. They interpret the traditional music of the islands. Founded in 1986 by Orston Christopher with the mission to preserve the Creole language and the musical diversity of the islands. With the use of three acoustic guitars, a mandolin, the maracas, a horse jaw, and a ‘tina’, the group invites the audience to an authentic Caribbean fiesta.
Creole Group	5/4	CEP	12:40p	Grupo Creole is from the islands of San Andres and Providencia. They interpret the traditional music of the islands. Founded in 1986 by Orston Christopher with the mission to preserve the Creole language and the musical diversity of the islands. With the use of three acoustic guitars, a mandolin, the maracas, a horse jaw, and a ‘tina’, the group invites the audience to an authentic Caribbean fiesta.
Creole Osceola Black Masking Indians	5/4	PAR	3:15p	Big Chief Clarence Dalcour, who counts Bo Dollis as an early Indian mentor, leads this downtown tribe.
Creole String Beans	4/27	FDD	12:25p	Creole String Beans is a sextet playing New Orleans rock ’n’ roll from the glory days of J&M Studios. Rob Savoy (bass/vocals) and Rick Olivier (guitar/vocals) front the band with Brian Rini (keyboards/vocals) and Mike Sipos (drums/vocals) rounding out the rhythm section. The powerhouse “Terrytown Horns” adds punch and brass with Travis Blotsky on tenor, and Derek Huston on baritone sax.
Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians	4/27	J&H	11:20a	Big Chief Walter Cook leads the Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians.
Culu Children's Traditional African Dance Company	5/5	KID	4:15p	Founded in 1988, this New Orleans-based company has toured the US and performed for Winnie Mandela.
Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble	5/5	AM	1:15p	Interviewed by Herman Fuselier.
Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble	5/5	FDD	11:15a	After getting his start as a drummer with Cajun country music stars like Steve Riley and CJ Chenier, Curley Taylor switched to accordion and launched a successful career as a bandleader. His blues-infused sound is a staple on the Lafayette and Opelousas zydeco scenes.
D.K. Harrell	4/26	BLU	12:25p	Harrel is a 25-year-old Louisiana blues guitarist from Ruston. He is dedicated to preserving the music and style of B.B. King.
Da Souljas Brass Band	5/4	PAR	2:10p	This next-generation brass band plays in the hot, modern style that makes a second line roll.
Da Truth Brass Band	5/3	J&H	1:50p	Da Truth's high-energy, tight renditions of New Orleans second line classics and originals have made them one of the best new brass bands in the streets on Sundays.
Dancing Grounds Elite Feet Dance Krewe & Youth Company	5/5	KID	11:30a	Dancing Grounds is a nonprofit community arts organization that provides dance education in New Orleans.
Darcy Malone & The Tangle	5/2	GEN	11:25p	Led by the daughter of the Radiators' Dave Malone, husband-and-wife team Darcy Malone and Christopher Boye blend their tastes for soul and indie rock.
Dave Jordan's Almost Acoustic	4/27	RHY	1:10p	Formerly of the funk band Juice, Dave Jordan earned his rep as a first-class roots/rock songwriter when Anders Osborne produced his solo debut and Art Neville recorded one of his songs.
Davell Crawford	5/3	GEN	2:40p	Grandson of the late New Orleans R&B great James “Sugarboy” Crawford, Davell is an energetic singer/keyboardist drawing from R&B, jazz and gospel. Special guests are Steve Jordan and Jay Jay French.
David & Roselyn with Arlee Leonard	4/25	KID	11:30a	Local duo David Leonard and Roselyn Lionheart's blues and jazz sounds have been a French Quarter staple for years. They've also performed on the Smithsonian Institute's PBS River of Song documentary. They are joined by their daugher Arlee.
Deacon John	4/25	AM	2:45	Interviewed by Jason Barry.
Deacon John	4/27	BLU	2:50p	Singer-guitarist Deacon John’s long history in New Orleans music includes leading the band at debutante balls, performing at the Dew Drop Inn and playing on such classic records as Aaron Neville’s “Tell It Like It Is” and Ernie K-Doe’s “Mother-In-Law.”
Debbie Davis	4/25	RHY	4:45p	Debbie Davis sings blues, jazz, and show tunes with brassy candor and a twinkle in her eye.
Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra	5/5	JAZ	4p	The trombonist, composer and producer, his album Uptown on Mardi Gras Day recevied a Best of the Beat Award. Delfeayo Marsalis’s energetic Uptown Jazz Orchestra sets balance humor and fun with tight ensemble interplay and memorable solos.
Delgado Community College Jazz Band	4/27	JAZ	11:15a	This modern jazz and big band-focused student ensemble hails from the emerging music program at the city’s largest community college.
Devastation and Scene Boosters SA&PCs	5/3	PAR	3:10p	Join a second line parade with this social aid and pleasure club.
Divine Ladies, Men Buckjumpers, and Original CTC Steppers Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs (SA&PC)	5/5	PAR	12:15p	This Uptown social aid and pleasure club’s annual parades generally kick off in serious style at St. Charles and Jackson Avenues.
DJ Captain Charles	5/5	CON	3:15p	The self-proclaimed “most renowned DJ in New Orleans,” Captain Charles has been fortifying his music collection for more than 20 years.
Don "Moose" Jamison Heritage School of Music	5/5	LAG	11:30a	These student players aged 11 to 17 hails from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation's principal education program and study under the artistic direction of Derek Douget.
Don Vappie's Creole Jazz Serenaders	4/27	ECO	4:35p	This eclectic banjo player and singer has made a career of exploring his Creole heritage through music, whether it’s traditional jazz, island music, or joining bluesmen in the Black Banjo Project.
Donald Lewis	4/26	KID	1:50p	Local actor and educator Donald Lewis Jr. teaches drama and storytelling and performs regularly with the group Young Audiences of Louisiana.
Doreen's Jazz New Orleans	4/26	ECO	1:40p	Clarinetist Doreen Ketchens and her band perform traditional New Orleans jazz all over the world, and have played for Presidents Carter, Reagan, Bush Sr. and Clinton.
Double Whiskey	4/25	ECO	5:50p	A New Orleans duo featuring guitarist Tyler Thomson and vocalist and guitarist Jon Atkinson. They perform frequently at Three Muses on Frenchmen Street.
Dr. Brice Miller & Mahogany Brass Band	5/5	J&H	12:30p	Trumpeter and ethnomusicologist Brice Miller leads this long-running traditional New Orleans jazz ensemble, his go-to band when he's not delving into other pursuits like avant-garde jazz and electronic music.
Dr. Michael White's Original Liberty Jazz Band with guest Thais Clark	4/27	ECO	1:45p	A clarinetist and jazz scholar, Dr. Michael White frequently fuses traditional and modern styles in his Liberty Jazz Band. Vocalist Thais Clark is his regular Jazz Fest guest.
Dragon Smoke	5/5	GEN	12:30p	Dragon Smoke is super group from New Orleans consisting of Ivan Neville, Robert Mercurio, Eric Lindell, and Stanton Moore. Basically Galactic with Neville and Lindell. The music centers around Lindell’s blue eyed soul.
Dumaine Gang Social Aid and Pleasure Club	5/4	PAR	1:15p	The Treme-based Dumaine Street Gang Social Aid and Pleasure Club hits the Sixth Ward’s hottest spots during its annual parade.
Dumpstaphunk	5/2	FS	3:10p	Ivan Neville the well-traveled keyboardist makes some of the deepest funk of his career with this band, which features double bass guitars, giving it one of the fattest bottoms in town. Neville released a solo album Touch My Soul bursting with powerful original songs.
Dusky Waters	4/28	RHY	12p	Described as “Black hillbilly music,” Dusky Waters is a project by singer-songwriter Jennifer Jeffers. From Little Rock, now a New Orleans resident, the band includes Analiese De Saw, Conner McCready, Dylan James and Kasey Ball. They perform non-traditional melodies with experimental harmonies, drawing inspiration from Elizabeth Cotten, Rhiannon Giddens, and the Avett Brothers.
Duwayne Burnside	5/3	BLU	11:15a	Singer-songwriter guitarist and son of North Mississippi musician, R.L. Burnside. He grew up playing Hill Country blues with his father and has performed with Junior Kimbrough, Preston Shannon, Dave Matthews and others.
Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers	5/5	RHY	1:15p	Dwayne Dopsie is a second-generation accordion slinger who carries on the blues-infused style of his dad, Rockin Dopsie Sr., often with a whole lot of added speed and volume.
Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers	5/5	FDD	4:05p	Dwayne Dopsie is a second-generation accordion slinger who carries on the blues-infused style of his dad, Rockin Dopsie Sr., often with a whole lot of added speed and volume.
Dylan LeBlanc	4/27	LAG	4:05p	Singer-songwriter and guitarist from Shreveport. His first album Paupers Field featured Emmylou Harris. He has toured with Lucinda Williams and played with Bruce Springsteen, The Drive By Trucker and the Alabama Shakes. His heartfelt song lyrics, voice and guitar playing has earned praise and has been dubbed “the next Neil Young.”
Earth, Wind & Fire	5/5	CON	5:40p	One of the best-selling bands of all time. The band has won six Grammy awards and Rolling Stone declared that the band “changed the sound of black pop.” Three of its original members, Philip Bailey, Ralph Johnson and Verdine White, are still performing. Expect to hear “Shinning Star,” "Sing A Song," "Boogie Wonderland," "Let's Groove," and other hits.
E'Dana	4/27	GOS	12:05p	Gospel singer and stage actress E'Dana has been touring and recording since she was 15. She hits the Fair Grounds with her Louisiana-based group, Divinely Destin.
Eden Brent	5/2	BLU	12:45p	Eden Brent, a blues pianist and vocalist from Greenville, Mississippi, combines boogie-woogie with blues, jazz, soul, gospel and pop. She is often compared to Bessie Smith and Memphis Minnie.
Eight Dice Cloth	5/3	ECO	5:45p	A traditional jazz and early blues band from New Orleans. They play deep cuts of early jazz and draw upon the music of Armand J Piron, Clifford Hayes, and Joe Venuti, as well as legends such as Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, and Duke Ellington.
Eleanor McMain Singing Mustangs	4/26	GOS	1:25p	The McMain Secondary School Gospel Choir, a.k.a. the McMain Singing Mustangs, return under the guidance of Clyde Lawrence.
Enkelé of Columbia	5/2	J&H	12:15p	In the African Bantu language, the word enkelé means wisdom, illumination and starlight. The band consists of eleven women from across Colombia who sing about their land, their ancestors and the problem of machismo since they dared to play drums and were run out of town, years ago, because they were women.
Enkelé of Columbia	5/2	CEP	2:25p	In the African Bantu language, the word enkelé means wisdom, illumination and starlight. The band consists of eleven women from across Colombia who sing about their land, their ancestors and the problem of machismo since they dared to play drums and were run out of town, years ago, because they were women.
Enkelé of Columbia	5/3	AM	1:15p	Interviewed by Ann Maria Ochoa.
Enkelé of Columbia	5/3	FS	11:20a	In the African Bantu language, the word enkelé means wisdom, illumination and starlight. The band consists of eleven women from across Colombia who sing about their land, their ancestors and the problem of machismo since they dared to play drums and were run out of town, years ago, because they were women.
Enkelé of Columbia	5/3	CEP	3:30p	In the African Bantu language, the word enkelé means wisdom, illumination and starlight. The band consists of eleven women from across Colombia who sing about their land, their ancestors and the problem of machismo since they dared to play drums and were run out of town, years ago, because they were women.
Eric Lindell	4/28	BLU	2:45p	Once a California skate punk, Eric Lindell had more success as a blue-eyed soul singer and bluesman after moving to New Orleans. His tight backing band explores the slightly country-influenced edges of Louisiana roots rock.
Erica Falls and Vintage Soul	5/5	CON	12:35p	This soulful R&B vocalist who recently won a Best of the Beat Award for Best Female Vocalist has sung with Allen Toussaint and Irma Thomas, but her chops and songwriting skills demand attention on their own merit.
Erica Falls and Vintage Soul	5/5	RHY	3:35p	This soulful R&B vocalist who recently won a Best of the Beat Award for Best Female Vocalist has sung with Allen Toussaint and Irma Thomas, but her chops and songwriting skills demand attention on their own merit.
Esther Rose	4/26	LAG	3:05p	Former New Orleans resident, she began her career collaborating with musician Luke Winslow-King. She is probably best known as Jack White’s duet partner on his last album Boarding House Reach. An expressive singer, her music has an out-in-the-wilderness ambiance, with fiddle, upright bass and brushed drums.
Evangelist Jackie Tolbert	4/28	GOS	2:55p	Preaching through song and witness, Baton Rouge-born Jackie Tolbert brings it a little jazzier than most of her contemporaries, yet there's no denying the power of her faith—and voice.
Fantasia	4/27	CON	5:45	Singer and actress, she is noted for her performance of the Porgy and Bess standard "Summertime" during the third season of American Idol, and eventually became that season's winner. She was cast in the original Broadway cast of The Color Purple. She has been nominated for several Grammy awards. Her song "Bittersweet" won a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 2011. Barrino's voice has been described as raspy, gritty and soulful just like that of Tina Turner.
Feufollet	5/4	FDD	12:25p	This Grammy-nominated crew of young Cajun musicians helmed by Chris Stafford recently expanded their sound by adding keyboardist Andrew Toups violinist/singer-songwriter Kelli Jones-Savoy, who co-wrote much of the group’s 2015 release, Two Universes.
Fi Yi Yi & the Mandingo Warriors	4/28	J&H	12:35p	The Fi Yi Yi tribe of Mardi Gras Indians uses African instead of the traditional American Indian themes. Big Chief Victor Harris recently retired and was replaced by his son, Victor Harris, Jr. known as Little Vic.
First Division Rollers Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs (SA&PCs)	4/28	PAR	1:30p	An esteemed branch of the historic Young Men Olympian, Jr. Benevolent Association.
Flagboy Giz	4/27	J&H	5:55p	Flagboy Giz, the hip-hop vlogger/activist turned Wild Tchoupitoulas Mardi Gras Indian, was OffBeat’s cover subject. Giz has become a force in the Mardi Gras Indian music world and beyond, landing deals with Mannie Fresh and making a headdress for production designer Hannah Beachler of the Black Panther movies.
Foo Fighters	5/3	FS	5p	No strangers to New Orleans, this rock band was founded by former Nirvana drummer, Dave Grohl in 1994. The documentary Sonic Highways brought Grohl and company to Preservation Hall where the band played a surprise show for 90-minutes, which proceeded to shut down an entire block of St. Peter Street. Their 2022 Jazz Fest show was cancelled after the death of their drummer, Taylor Hawkins.
Forgotten Souls	4/25	J&H	12:20p	From New Orleans the Forgotten Souls Brass Band pay their respects to the unique musical traditions of New Orleans with a special blend of second line, traditional jazz, modern jazz, funk and hip hop.
Franklin Avenue Baptist Church Mass Choir	5/5	GOS	5:05	One of New Orleans’ largest and most powerful church choirs, Franklin Avenue is a former winner for Best Gospel Group at OffBeat’s Best of the Beat Awards.
Free Agents Brass Band	5/3	J&H	11:20a	Bass drummer Ellis Joseph formed this band in September 2005 with other musicians who’d returned to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina before their regular bands did. Don’t miss their moving hit, “Made It Through the Water,” a modern riff on the spiritual “Wade In the Water.”
Free Spirit Brass Band	4/26	PAR	2:40p	A local festival favorite, the young and heavy-hitting Free Spirits are known for bringing a rock edge to the typical brass band sound that proves a dance-friendly fan favorite.
Funk Monkey featuring Arsene DeLay	5/5	LAG	3p	Former Bonerama members Greg Hicks, trombone and Bert Cotton, guitar started the band. Other members include Brad Walker on saxophone, Rik Fletcher on keyboards, David Pomerleau onbass and Eddie Christmas on drums. Joining the band is New Orleans vocalist Arsene DeLay.
Furious Five, New Look, and Big Steppers SA&PCs	4/28	PAR	3p	Social aid and pleasure club parade.
Gaita Loop	4/27	CEP	11:30a	From Barranquilla, Colombia, Gaita Loop is Leang Manjarrés a composer and interpreter of Columbian folk music. He plays the Gaita, a flute native to the indigenous peoples of Columbia, over electronic beats and loops.
Gaita Loop	4/28	CEP	12:40p	From Barranquilla, Colombia, Gaita Loop is Leang Manjarrés a composer and interpreter of Columbian folk music. He plays the Gaita, a flute native to the indigenous peoples of Columbia, over electronic beats and loops.
Gaita Loop	4/28	RHY	3:35p	From Barranquilla, Colombia, Gaita Loop is Leang Manjarrés a composer and interpreter of Columbian folk music. He plays the Gaita, a flute native to the indigenous peoples of Columbia, over electronic beats and loops.
Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue	4/27	FS	12:30p	Big-voiced Maryland native Vanessa Niemann fronts one of New Orleans’ leading Western swing bands, which plays originals, honky-tonk favorites, and less obvious choices like Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright.” They are often winners at OffBeat’s Best of the Beat Awards.
Galactic featuring Anjelika "Jelly" Joseph	5/3	FS	3p	Approaching their music with open ears, Ben Ellman, Robert Mercurio, Stanton Moore, Jeff Raines and Rich Vogel draw inspiration from quintessential New Orleans musicians such as The Meters and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, as well as from each other. Brass band elements, old-school soul and hard rock figures as prominently as the funk for these long-running jam-band stalwarts who are known for their high-energy sets that often feature vocalist Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph.
Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie	4/26	BLU	4:20p	Originally the drummer in his late father John Delafose’s band, Geno took to accordion and became a popular bandleader specializing in country-styled zydeco, when not raising horses and cattle at his Double D Ranch outside Eunice, Louisiana.
George Porter Jr. & Runnin' Pardners	5/5	FS	12:30p	Best known as the bassist and singer of The Meters, George Porter Jr. brings a silky touch to jazz and blues standards. His album, Crying for Hope, reaches back into funk history while establishing a new standard for modern-day recording techniques.
George Thorogood & The Destroyers	5/5	AM	2:15p	Interviewed by David Kunian.
George Thorogood & The Destroyers	5/5	BLU	5:40p	Singer and songwriter from Wilmington, Delaware. His music can be described as “high-energy boogie-blues" with original songs "Bad to the Bone" and "I Drink Alone.” The band has also popularized songs such as “Who Do You Love?” and Move it on Over.” They have sold over 15 million records and are now celebrating their 40th anniversary.
Gerald French & The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band	4/28	ECO	12:25p	The late drummer and colorful WWOZ personality Bob French led this band for 34 years, schooling young talents like Shamarr Allen and Kid Chocolate. When he retired from the band, French passed the torch to his nephew Gerald, also a drummer. The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band is the oldest established jazz band in the world, organized in 1910 by Oscar “Papa” Celestin.
Germaine Bazzle	5/3	JAZ	1:30p	This locally prized jazz singer can caress a ballad or scat-sing an uptempo number with the best. Her history includes a stint playing bass on Bourbon Street with Alvin “Red” Tyler. Both OffBeat and the Jazz Journalism Association have honored her 50-plus years of work in music education. She celebrated her 92nd birthday on March 28, 2024.
Ghalia Volt	4/27	LAG	12:35p	Born in Brussels Belgium as Ghalia Vauthier, she is a blues rock singer, guitarist, drummer and songwriter. Since moving to New Orleans, she has been featured on 60 Minutes performing in Clarksdale, Mississippi. OffBeat says of her latest album Shout Sister Shout! It has no duds or down moments with every track up-tempo and rocking. A real buzz of a record.
Girls Play Trumpets Too under the artistic direction of Troy Sawyer	5/3	KID	1:50p	Trumpeter Troy Sawyer created this non-profit program that teaches trumpet and other musical skills to girls ages eight to 19.
Glen David Andrews	5/4	BLU	2:50p	This singer/trombonist, cousin of Troy and James Andrews, is a brass traditionalist and a testifying R&B vocalist who honed his entertaining chops in Jackson Square.
Golden Comanche, 7th Ward Creole Hunters, and Black Flame Hunters Mardi Gras Indians	4/26	PAR	1:10p	Big Chief Jermaine Bossier leads this 7th Ward-based Mardi Gras Indian gang. The Buffalo Hunters tribe is led by Big Chief Spoon.
Golden Sioux, Wild Apaches, and Big Chief War & 7th Ward Hunters Mardi Gras Indians	4/26	PAR	2p	Mardi Gras Indian parade. The Golden Sioux perform regularly at Bar Redux.
Gov't Majik	4/26	J&H	3p	Keyboard riffs amid the relentlessly funky bass work by the band and leader, New Orleans music scene veteran Bru Bruser. The band also includes guitarists Danny Abel and Raja Kassis and trap set drummer Jermal Watson and percussionist Luke Quaranta.
Gray Hawk presents Native American Lore	4/25	KID	1:50p	This resident of Houma, Louisiana, shares stories from his Choctaw heritage.
Gregg Hill	5/3	LAG	11:30a	Singer-Songwriter and guitarist who moved to New Orleans in 2018. He has recorded several albums with bassist Roland Guerin and drummer Doug Belote. He has worked with guitarists Shane Theriot and Anders Osborne. You could say, Gregg Hill sounds like John Prine or Guy Clark, but actually the reason is because he taps into the same inspirational well.
Gregg Martinez & the Delta Kings with guests TK Hulin and Johnnie Allan	4/25	LAG	1:50p	Gregg Martinez is a powerhouse swamp pop vocalist from Cajun country. He inspires audiences through his big, emotional performances of classic swamp pop and R&B. Joining Martinez are vocalists TK Hulin and Johnnie Allan. Hulin, from St. Martinville, Louisiana, recorded his first single, “Many Lonely Nights,” at the age of 14. Allan, from Rayne, Louisiana, a pioneer of swamp pop, recorded “Lonely Days, Lonely Nights,” his first single, in 1956. If it’s swamp pop you want to explore, don’t miss this set.
Gregg Stafford & His Young Tuxedo Brass Band	4/28	ECO	1:40p	Trumpeter Gregg Stafford made his Bourbon Street performing debut in 1970; he has led the Young Tuxedo Brass Band for more than three decades.
Gregg Stafford's Jazz Hounds	5/4	ECO	12:25p	Gregg Stafford's other traditional New Orleans jazz ensemble, the Jazz Hounds, have been under his direction since the death of Danny Barker in 1994.
Gregorio Uribe	4/25	FDD	12:25p	Singer, songwriter, accordionist and big band leader, Uribe was born in Bogotá, Colombia currently living in New York. Uribe has made a name for himself in the Latin music scene of both New York City and Boston. He is well known for leading a 16-piece orchestra that blends cumbia and other Colombian rhythms.
Gregorio Uribe	4/25	CEP	2:05p	Singer, songwriter, accordionist and big band leader, Uribe was born in Bogotá, Colombia currently living in New York. Uribe has made a name for himself in the Latin music scene of both New York City and Boston. He is well known for leading a 16-piece orchestra that blends cumbia and other Colombian rhythms.
Greta Van Fleet	5/4	GEN	5:20p	American hard rock band from Frankenmuth, Michigan formed by twin brothers Josh and Jake Kiszka. They are compared often to Led Zeppelin. Robert Plant said of Greta Van Fleet, "they are Led Zeppelin I" and described Josh as "a beautiful little singer."
Grupo Niche of Colombia	5/5	CON	2:05p	Salsa group from Bogotá. Founded by songwriter and vocalist Jairo Varela and trombonist Alexis Lozano. Varela passed away and Lozano left the group. They are known for their vigorous, uptempo dance music as well as slower-paced romantic numbers.
Guitar Slim Jr	5/3	BLU	2:40p	Blues guitarist and singer from New Orleans. He was born Rodney Glenn Armstrong. His father Guitar Slim is best known for the song “The Things I Used to Do.” His 1988 album Story of My Life was nominated for a Grammy. His repertoire relies on his father’s material.
Hans Williams	5/4	LAG	3:35p	Singer-Songwriter and guitarist from Vermont, now living in New Orleans, Hans channels his emotions into each song. His raspy vocals and guitar work are at the core of his presentation.
Hardhead Hunters Mardi Gras Indians	5/4	J&H	6p	Big Chief Otto “Fiyo” DeJean leads this parade of Mardi Gras Indians.
HaSizzle "The King of Bounce"	4/26	CON	12:20p	HaSizzle known as “The King of Bounce” is a master of beats. His music has been sampled by Drake and others. His shows are filled with free-styled scatting, rapping, and instructions that set the blueprint for how to let loose.
Heart	4/28	GEN	5:30p	Legendary rock band from Seattle features sisters Ann Wilson (singer songwriter) and Nancy Wilson (guitarist and vocalist). Known for powerful guitar work expect to hear their greatest riffs in songs like “Magic Man,” “Crazy On You” and “Barracuda.” They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and have been nominated for several Grammy Awards and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023.
Helen Gillet	4/28	LAG	1:40p	This Belgium-born cellist and singer performs avant-garde jazz and French chansons with gusto. She's become a cornerstone of the city's music scene in recent years, lending her skills to multiple improvisational projects.
Herbert McCarver & The Pin Stripe Brass Band	4/28	J&H	1:40p	One of the best young bands playing traditional brass band music in town, the YPS represents a new generation of the Original Pin Stripes, founded by McCarver’s father.
High Steppers Brass Band	5/2	J&H	1:30p	This local brass band mixes traditional New Orleans brass sounds with plenty of hip-hop influences.
Higher Heights Reggae	5/2	CON	2:05p	Performing an array of Studio One classics and other hits, this New Orleans-based reggae act is a staple of Frenchmen Street’s growing reggae scene.
Honey Island Swamp Band	5/2	GEN	2:10p	Formed in San Francisco by Katrina exiles who’ve since returned to town, the HISB is a hard-driving rock band with roots in R&B, country and funk.
Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express	4/25	FDD	2:50p	Accordionist and vocalist, Horace Trahan, is a Cajun and zydeco artist. Born in Ossun, Louisiana, he formed the Ossun Express consisting of accordion, fiddle, guitar, bass, drums, and sometimes a triangle. His influences range from Iry LeJeune, Aldus Roger, Boozoo Chavis, Beau Jocque, Clifton Chenier, Bob Marley, and Bob Dylan.
Hot 8 Brass Band	4/27	CON	12:20p	The storied Hot 8 is a study in survival, having lost three members in shooting deaths. But the band has endured, and they carry on traditional brass band music while adding elements of hip hop and jazz. Their music interprets classic tracks from Joy Division, Michael Jackson and George Benson.
Hot 8 Brass Band	4/27	AM	2:30p	Interviewed with Rancho Aparte by Matt Sakakeeny.
Hot Club of New Orleans	4/27	ECO	5:55p	These guys almost singlehandedly spearheaded the great Crescent City gypsy jazz revival by perfecting a more modern, less studious, more swinging style.
Hotboy Ronald	5/4	CON	11:20a	Rapper Ronald Redditt was born and raised in New Orleans’ Desire projects. It was there that he found friends as Juvenile and Magnolia Slim who motivated him to stick with his dream of being a rap star.
HOZIER	5/3	GEN	5:30p	Irish singer songwriter playing folk, soul and blues. His influences include John Lee Hooker, Otis Redding and Nina Simone. His guitar work draws from Celtic folk inspiration, as well as musicians Ali Farka Toure and Tinariwen. His 2013 song "Take Me to Church" was a rock radio hit in the U.S. His music contains socially conscious themes.
Hurray For The Riff Raff	4/27	GEN	4p	Alynda Segarra, the New Orleans-based singer-songwriter who performs as lead vocalist for Hurray for the Riff Raff, has developed a highly personalized and often stark and haunting take on Americana.
Ice Divas SA&PCs	4/25	PAR	12:45p	Social aid and pleasure club founded in 2013.
ÌFÉ with special guest GOYO of Colombia	4/28	J&H	3:05p	ÌFÉ is percussionist, composer and producer Oturan Mun. From Puerto Rico, ÌFÉ lives in New Orleans. His music is hypnotic consisting of drums and percussion and while Afro-Caribbean via New Orleans is the focus, the consciousness is informed by the larger picture of the African diaspora.
Indys Blu	4/28	CON	11:15a	New Orleans vocalist and songwriter who blends her classical training with contemporary influences. She studied under Tarriona Ball and has performed with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. She frequently performs R&B cover along with her original compositions.
Irma Thomas	5/5	FS	1:55p	One of this city’s musical treasures, Irma Thomas came out of the ’60s with a catalog to die for—including many of Allen Toussaint’s greatest songs plus the first and best version of “Time Is On My Side.” She then recorded some equally fine, grown-up R&B for Rounder. While her pop sets are always wonderful, it’s her Gospel Tent appearances that absolutely can’t be missed.
Isabel Davis	4/25	GOS	3:50p	Singer songwriter and gospel singer from San Antonio, Texas, now living in New Orleans. Davis’ album The Call debuted at number three on the Billboard Gospel charts.
ISL Circus Arts Kids	4/25	KID	4:10p	Students from the International School of Louisiana in New Orleans make up this young group of acrobats, stilt walkers and clowns.
J & The Causeways	4/26	FS	1:20p	Founded at the Maple Leaf on a hot summer night, J & The Causeways is a group spearheaded by singer-songwriter Jordan Anderson. Together with his pulsating rhythm section, intricate horn and guitar melodies and robust vocals, lead singer/keys player Anderson’s music is soul dipped in old-school rhythm and blues.
Jackson Square All Star Brass Band	4/26	PAR	4p	The Jackson Square All-Star Band is a rotating group of New Orleans musicians usually found entertaining the crowds at Jackson Square.
Jacobo Vélez y La Mambanegra	4/27	CEP	4:55p	From Cali, Columbia, Vélez is a producer, singer and saxophonist. His music incorporates jazz, Latin jazz and traditional Afro music of Colombia. He is one of the pioneers of new Colombian music.
Jacobo Vélez y La Mambanegra	4/28	FS	12:40p	From Cali, Columbia, Vélez is a producer, singer and saxophonist. His music incorporates jazz, Latin jazz and traditional Afro music of Colombia. He is one of the pioneers of new Colombian music.
Jacobo Vélez y La Mambanegra	4/28	CEP	3:10p	From Cali, Columbia, Vélez is a producer, singer and saxophonist. His music incorporates jazz, Latin jazz and traditional Afro music of Colombia. He is one of the pioneers of new Colombian music.
Jambalaya Cajun Band	4/28	FDD	12:30p	This group was founded in 1977 by fiddler Terry Huval. The band is joined by singer Johnnie Allan.
James Andrews & the Crescent City Allstars	4/27	BLU	1:35p	Nicknamed “Satchmo of the Ghetto,” trumpeter James Andrews (the grandson of Jessie Hill and brother of Trombone Shorty) has taken a funky, expansive direction with his All-Stars, yet Louis Armstrong remains a key influence.
James Fortune	5/3	GOS	3:55p	Gospel music recording artist, songwriter, producer and radio personality. Fortune was nominated for two Grammy awards for Best Gospel Album of the Year and Best Gospel Song of Year.
James Rivers Movement	5/4	JAZ	1:30p	Perhaps the city’s only jazz/funk saxophonist who doubles as a bagpipe player, James Rivers was also known for a longtime (now discontinued) Sunday brunch at the Hilton Riverside, and for scoring Clint Eastwood’s movie The Bridges of Madison County.
Jamil Sharif	5/3	ECO	12:40p	This local trumpeter studied with Ellis Marsalis at NOCCA and went on to do a number of soundtracks, including the Ray Charles biopic Ray, for which he was music coordinator.
Jason Danti and the Krewe de Bechet	4/26	ECO	5:45p	New Orleans Jazz Band actively recreating the music of Sidney Bechet.
Jason Marsalis	4/27	JAZ	1:30p	New Orleans, vibraphonist and drummer, Jason Marsalis has established himself as the foremost straight-ahead vibraphonist, a bop torchbearer. Marsalis recently won the Best of the Beat Award for best other instrument - the Vibraphone.
Javier Gutierrez and Vivaz!	4/25	J&H	1:35p	This energetic and dance-inspiring Caribbean/Latin jazz fusion band, led by the Bolivian-born guitarist Javier Gutierrez, highlights the Cuban tres, a double three-stringed guitar.
Javier Olondo & AsheSon	4/27	J&H	12:30p	Local guitarist Javier Olondo leads this ensemble primarily through the songs of his native Cuba while drawing on the traditions of other Latin American countries, including Guatemala and Puerto Rico.
Jazz Funeral for Jimmy Buffett with Smitty Dee's Brass Band, Dumaine Gang, The Revolution, and Family Ties Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs (SA&PC)	5/4	PAR	1:15p	Singer songwriter, Jimmy Buffett, who launched his career in New Orleans, passed away in 2023. The Jazz Funeral is led by Smitty Dee’s Brass band followed by Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs.
Jazz Funeral for Russell Batiste with Sporty's Brass Band, Single Ladies, Single Men, and Nine Times Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs (SA&PC)	4/27	PAR	12:15a	Drummer, Russell Batiste, Jr. passed away in September 2023 at age 57. The Jazz Funeral is led by Sporty’s Brass Band followed by Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs.
Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys	5/2	FDD	2:10p	Once a member of the funky Zydeco Force, singer/accordionist Broussard turns to old-school Creole and zydeco with this group.
Jeffrey Osborne	5/5	CON	3:45p	Singer-songwriter and former drummer and lead singer for L.T.D. Osborne’s solo career produced many hit songs including “Should be Mine,” “Back in Love Again,” and “On the Wings of Love.”
Jenn Howard Band	4/26	LAG	11:30a	Gritty and bluesy singer songwriter from New Orleans. Her latest release Valiant Women features a collaboration with Ivan Neville.
Jeremy Davenport	4/26	JAZ	1:30p	Schooled as the featured trumpeter in Harry Connick Jr.’s band, the St. Louis native has carved out a solo career with a tender tone to both his playing and singing on romantic standards and originals.
Jermaine Landrum & The Abundant Praise Revival Choir	5/4	GOS	1:55p	Jermaine Landrum, the director of this New Orleans-based choir, has been leading gospel groups since the age of 9.
Jesse McBride Big Band	5/4	JAZ	2:45p	Pianist Jesse McBride has led The Next Generation for more than ten years, taking over for his mentor Harold Battiste who passed away in 2015.
Jessica Harvey and The Difference	4/27	GOS	1:55p	This gospel group from New Orleans are billed as “Just a group of ladies that serve a God who is ‘Simply Amazing.’” Leader Jessica Harvey is also a vocal music teacher at John F. Kennedy High School in New Orleans.
Joan Cadell & The Midnight Choir	5/3	RHY	12p	This band straddles the lines between several genres of music. Americana pop rock with a little country on the side is how Joan Cadell describes her band. They play both the original music and cover songs with an infectious energy and passionate playing style.
Joaquín Pérez y su Herencia Ancestra	4/26	CEP	11:30a	Columbian group headed by flutist Joaquin Perez. who plays a kuizi a flute made from a hollowed cactus stem.
Joaquín Pérez y su Herencia Ancestra	4/26	PAR	4:10p	Columbian group headed by flutist Joaquin Perez. who plays a kuizi a flute made from a hollowed cactus stem.
Joaquín Pérez y su Herencia Ancestra	4/27	KID	12:40p	Columbian group headed by flutist Joaquin Perez. who plays a kuizi a flute made from a hollowed cactus stem.
Joaquín Pérez y su Herencia Ancestra	4/27	PAR	3:40p	Columbian group headed by flutist Joaquin Perez. who plays a kuizi a flute made from a hollowed cactus stem.
Joaquín Pérez y su Herencia Ancestra	4/27	KID	3:55p	Columbian group headed by flutist Joaquin Perez. who plays a kuizi a flute made from a hollowed cactus stem.
Joaquín Pérez y su Herencia Ancestra	4/27	CEP	4:25	Columbian group headed by flutist Joaquin Perez. who plays a kuizi a flute made from a hollowed cactus stem.
Joaquín Pérez y su Herencia Ancestra	4/28	CEP	11:30a	Columbian group headed by flutist Joaquin Perez. who plays a kuizi a flute made from a hollowed cactus stem.
Joaquín Pérez y su Herencia Ancestra	4/28	PAR	4:05p	Columbian group headed by flutist Joaquin Perez. who plays a kuizi a flute made from a hollowed cactus stem.
Joaquín Pérez y su Herencia Ancestra	4/28	CEP	4:30p	Columbian group headed by flutist Joaquin Perez. who plays a kuizi a flute made from a hollowed cactus stem.
Joe Bonamassa	5/5	GEN	3:40p	Blues rock guitarist and singer songwriter from Upstate New York. Both Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck have inspired him. His collaboration with Beth Hart, Seesaw, was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Blues Album.
Joe Krown	5/4	RHY	2:20p	New Orlean pianist and currently a full-time member of Kenny Wayne Shepherd band. Krown lost both members of his popular trio, Walter “Wolfman” Washington and Russell Batiste, Jr. in the last year.
Joe Krown +1 featuring Papa Mali	5/4	BLU	11:15a	New Orlean pianist and currently a full-time member of Kenny Wayne Shepherd band. Krown lost both members of his popular trio, Walter “Wolfman” Washington and Russell Batiste, Jr. in the last year. He is joined with guitarist, singer songwriter Papa Mali.
Joe Lastie's New Orleans Sound	5/2	ECO	11:15a	Drummer Joe Lastie, a member of New Orleans musical Lastie family, who perhaps remains most recognized for his years with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, steps out as leader of his New Orleans Sound band.
Joe Louis Walker	4/26	BLU	5:50p	Electric blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer. His music has been described as “blues-like” blending ideas and devices from a variety of sources, soul, rock, jazz and gospel. Walker was inducted to the Blues Hall of Fame.
John "Papa" Gros	5/2	GEN	12:45p	New Orleans funk scene stalwart John “Papa” Gros took his music in a new direction after disbanding Papa Grows Funk in 2013. The powerhouse keyboardist, singer and French horn player recently took vocal lessons to improve the tone and range of his powerful tenor voice, the results of which are evident on his latest album, Central City.
John Boutté	4/25	JAZ	2:40p	A local favorite with a high and haunting voice, Boutté is an inspired, passionate interpreter of songs. His acclaim spread widely after his tune “Treme Song” became the theme of the hit HBO series Treme.
John Hollier	4/27	FS	11:20a	A longtime sideman to Carly Pearce, John Hollier, a native of central Louisiana who now lives in Nashville, stepped out on his own with his debut album. His music can be described as heartland rock with a twist of country soul. Hollier’s sets are highly energetic and are backed by a five-piece band: two guitars, bass, sax, and drums, with John himself on acoustic guitar.
John Mooney & Bluesiana	5/5	BLU	12:30p	Real enough to record for Ruf and Blind Pig and to sit in with Snooks Eaglin and Professor Longhair, John Mooney more or less invented the melding of Delta blues with New Orleans funk.
Johnette Downing & Scott Billington	5/5	KID	1:05p	This local duo, comprised of children's author and guitarist Johnette Downing and Grammy-winning producer and author "Making Tracks" Scott Billington, present a medley of Louisiana roots music dubbed "Swamp Romp."
Johnny J & The Hitmen	5/5	BLU	11:15a	Guitarist Johnny J. is best known for rockin’ blues and rockabilly.
Johnny Sansone Band	5/4	BLU	1:35p	A multi-instrumentalist who draws from swamp-rock, blues and zydeco, Sansone has two aces in the hole: his songwriting and his gut-shaking harmonica solos. For Jazz Fest, Sansone assembles a large band with many local musicians, that should not be missed.
Johnny Sketch and The Dirty Notes	5/4	LAG	5p	They’re a funky rock band with a few gonzoid touches. The band’s philosophy can best be summed up by the sentiments of the single and video, “Dance Dance Dance Dance Dance.”
Jon Batiste	4/26	GEN	5:30p	Long before he scored his prime gig as Stephen Colbert’s bandleader, Batiste was known here as a dazzling funk and jazz keyboardist who was open to modern pop and hip-hop influences. His album We Are won a Grammy for Album of the Year.
Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen	5/4	FS	2:30p	Since moving over from the UK in the ’80s, Cleary’s earned a place in the frontline of New Orleans blues singers and keyboardists. He won a Grammy Award for the album GoGo Juice. Cleary has been named Songwriter of the Year and Best Pianist (multiple times) at OffBeat’s Best of the Beat Awards. His upcoming album contains the Mardi Gras anthem "Zulu Coconuts."
Jonathon "Boogie" Long	4/27	BLU	11:15a	This soulful Baton Rouge-based blues guitar slinger has opened for B.B. King and performed with Dr. John, Kenny Neal and many others.
Jontavious Willis	4/28	BLU	12:15p	A Grammy-nominated blues guitarist, musician, and songwriter from Georgia. At 14 years of age, he came across a YouTube video of Muddy Waters playing “Hoochie Coochie Man” that started his career. He has played with Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ and released his debut album in 2016.
Jonté Landrum	5/5	GOS	2:45p	No stranger to Jazz Fest, Landrum sang with the Johnson Extension. A songwriter Landrum said “whatever I’m singing, you will see the Lord in me. I’m ministering, but my church is bigger. It’s the world.”
Josh Kagler & Harmonistic Praise Crusade	5/4	GOS	5:15p	This 20-member gospel group from New Orleans, founded in 2004, was originally known as Harmony. Following Hurricane Katrina, they regrouped with a new name and expanded to 20 members.
Jourdan Thibodeaux et les Rôdailleurs	5/3	FDD	6p	Jourdan Thibodeaux is a fiddle-playing farmer from Cypress Island, Louisiana. Diagnosed with throat cancer at the age of 21, Thibodeaux said doctors planned to remove his larynx. He requested that his voice be recorded before it totally disappeared. Now cancer-free with his voice intact, Thibodeaux cherishes his newfound celebrity while his folksy personality and work ethic remain unchanged.
Jourdan Thibodeaux, Cedric Watson, et Joel Savoy	5/3	RHY	3:35p	Singer songwriter Jourdan Thibodeaux is joined with accordion payer Cedric Watson and guitarist Joel Savoy. Expect old style French songs of Southwest Louisiana sung in French.
Joy Clark	4/28	LAG	5:20p	New Orleans singer-songwriter and guitarist Joy Clark has performed with Water Seed and Cyril Neville. Her influences range from Tracy Chapman to Anita Baker. She gained notoriety as the founding member of Soulkestra.
Julio y Cesar Band	5/5	LAG	12:45p	This duo of local brothers performs Latin American music on twin classical guitars and have recently expanded into a larger band.
Juvenile with Mannie Fresh	4/28	AM	4p	Interviewed by Tammy C. Barney.
Juvenile with Mannie Fresh	4/28	CON	5:40p	Two of New Orleans’ best-known rappers, Terius Gray (Juvenile) and Byron Otto Thomas (Mannie Fresh). The two are best known for the song “Back That Azz Up” which included rapper Lil Wayne. Fresh a producer for Cash Money Records and a DJ won several OffBeat Best of the Beat awards.
Kai Knight's Silhouette Dance Ensemble	4/28	KID	11:30a	New Orleans troupe that aims to teach young African-American woman about positive image and self-expression through dance.
Karma and the Killjoys	4/25	LAG	5:25p	From Baton Rouge this alt-rock group is built around voice and grand piano. OffBeat’s Brett Milano said of singer songwriters Sydni Myers and Rain Scott-Catoire, they produce a shimmering bit of pure pop. Karma and the Killjoys were nominated for a Best of the Beat Award in 2023 and they are making their Jazz Fest debut.
Kat Walker Jazz Band - Scat with Ms. Kat	5/3	KID	3p	Kids learn the art of scat singing with a live jazz band, karaoke style.
Keep N It Real and We Are One Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs (SA&PC)	5/3	PAR	12:30p	This Bayou St. John-based second line club features solid dancers and parades with some of the best brass bands in town.
Kehoe-France Middle School Jazz Ambassadors	4/26	KID	4:15p	This Metairie private school choir is open to students from grades three to seven. They have performed at French Quarter Festival, Celebration in the Oaks and many others.
Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band	4/28	FDD	6:05p	A mix of funk and zydeco, OffBeat’s Dan Willging says the music has “killer dance grooves.” Recently he has returned to his Creole roots and brought his great uncle Carlton Frank—one of the few Creole fiddlers—out of retirement and recorded The Masked Band, of mostly time-honored standards.
Kelly Love Jones	5/4	LAG	11:30a	Kelly Love Jones calls her music New Orleans Swag. Influences include second line, R&B, hip-hop and folk.
Kem	4/26	CON	5:40p	Kim Lamont Owens, better known by his stage name Kem, is an R&B soul singer-songwriter and producer. Born in Nashville, he recently released his fifth studio album, Love Always Wins, featuring Toni Braxton.
Kenny Barron Trio	4/25	JAZ	5:45p	Nine-time Grammy nominated jazz pianist who is considered one of the most influential mainstream jazz pianists since the bebop era. Barron was born in Philadelphia and toured with Yusef Lateef (my music teacher) was a member of Dizzy Gillespie's band, and Freddie Hubbard’s band. He is currently teaching at the Julliard School.
Kenny Neal	5/5	BLU	1:35p	Neal may be the best living guitarist in the Baton Rouge swamp-blues scene.
Kenny Neal	5/5	AM	4:15p	Interviewed by Scott Jordan. Rolling Stones cover Louisiana Blues and R&B.
Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers	5/4	CON	2:05p	One of New Orleans’ most beloved trumpeters and personalities, Kermit Ruffins digs swingin’, smokin’ and partyin’ traditional style.
Kermit Ruffins' Tribute to Louis Armstrong	5/5	ECO	5:35p	Kermit Ruffins shows off his more serious side in this set devoted to his hero, New Orleans’ own Satchmo.
Keyla Richardson	4/25	GOS	2:45p	Singer Keyla Richardson, from Pensacola, Florida, hit the gospel charts with her single “So Good.” Richardson was a contestant on BET’s gospel talent competition Sunday Best.
Kid Simmons' Local International Allstars	4/25	ECO	11:20a	An early devotee of George "Kid Sheik" Cola, trumpeter Kid Simmons has been active in traditional jazz since his arrival in New Orleans in 1966. He cut his teeth in Harold Dejean's Olympia Brass Band and the Young Tuxedo Brass Band.
KID smART Showcase	4/26	KID	11:30a	This organization brings arts initiatives to a range of public schools in Orleans and Jefferson parishes, and its student groups have been a fixture in the Kids Tent at Jazz Fest.
Kim Carson & The Real Deal	5/3	LAG	5:25p	A longtime New Orleans local who now resides in Houston, Kim Carson is a classic-model honky-tonk angel, able to charm with bawdy humor and then break hearts with a ballad.
Kim Che're	4/25	GOS	1:55p	Gospel singer Kim Che're Hardy has wowed Jazz Fest audiences. According to music writer Keith Spera, “She sounded a bit like a younger Patti LaBelle, with a slightly huskier voice, minus LaBelle's over-the-top, upper-register histrionics. And she was every bit the show-woman that LaBelle is.”
Kinfolk Brass Band	5/4	FS	11:15a	Formed in 2006, the Kinfolk are true to the traditional brass band sound, performing classics like “Bourbon Street Parade” and “I’ll Fly Away” along with original songs.
Kinfolk Brass Band	5/4	J&H	3:25p	Formed in 2006, the Kinfolk are true to the traditional brass band sound, performing classics like “Bourbon Street Parade” and “I’ll Fly Away” along with original songs.
Kombilesa Mi	4/27	CEP	2:05p	Hailing from Palenque, Columbia, the first free black town in the Americas, this hip hop group overlays traditional Colombian rhythms and instruments with lyrics in both Spanish and the local language, Palenquero.
Kombilesa Mi	4/27	AM	4:30p	Interviewed by Dan Sharp.
Kombilesa Mi	4/28	CON	2:50p	Hailing from Palenque, Columbia, the first free black town in the Americas, this hip hop group overlays traditional Colombian rhythms and instruments with lyrics in both Spanish and the local language, Palenquero.
Kombilesa Mi	4/28	CEP	5p	Hailing from Palenque, Columbia, the first free black town in the Americas, this hip hop group overlays traditional Colombian rhythms and instruments with lyrics in both Spanish and the local language, Palenquero.
Kristin Diable & The City	5/4	LAG	12:50p	This deep-voiced Baton Rouge native made a name for herself in New York City's singer-songwriter community before returning to New Orleans. NPR likened her singing on Create Your Own Mythology (2015) to that of a lighter hearted Amy Winehouse.
Kumbuka African Drum & Dance Collective	4/28	J&H	11:20a	Founded in 1983 and based in New Orleans, this troupe brings African music and dance to grade schools throughout Louisiana; members range from ages 10 to 55.
La Tran-K Band	5/5	CEP	11:30a	Latin band from New Orleans specializing in salsa.
Lacher Prise avec Michael Doucet	5/2	FDD	12:45p	Best known as the frontman for BeauSoleil, Michael Doucet’s solo project Lâcher Prise includes guitarist Chad Viator. The music includes Doucet’s originals that are not necessarily Cajun songs but a bluesy take on Louisiana songwriting great Bobby Charles. Lâcher Prise is founded on musical freedom and the concept of “letting go,” a loose translation of the Cajun French phrase. Doucet said, “I’ve reached a point in my life and career where I can do whatever the hell I want to do.”
Lakecia Benjamin	4/25	AM	1:45p	Charles Burchell inteviews.
Lakecia Benjamin	4/25	JAZ	4:05p	Jazz and R&B saxophonist from New York. She has performed with Missy Elliot, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Gregory Porter and many others. She performed for President Barack Obama's 2009 Inauguration. She makes her Jazz Fest debut after suffering a serious car accident in 2021.
Lars Edegran & the New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra	4/27	ECO	11:15a	Lars Edegran played the first Jazz Fest in 1970 with the Ragtime Orchestra. Born in Sweden, Edegran most often plays piano but also plays the guitar, banjo, mandolin, clarinet, and saxophone. His theatrical arrangements include the music for One Mo' Time.
Lars Edegran, Kid Simmons and Clive Wilson: European Expats in New Orleans	5/3	AM	12:15p	Interviewed by Sally Young.
Lawrence Sieberth's Estrella Banda	4/28	JAZ	4:15p	New Orleans-based pianist and composer Lawrence Sieberth has a knack for blending classical and world music with modern jazz. When he's not leading his own projects, he performs regularly with Germaine Bazzle, Lena Prima and Gerald French.
LB Landry Gospel Choir	4/26	GOS	12:35p	A 40-plus member gospel choir from the West Bank.
Legacy of Wayne Shorter with Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, Brian Blade, and Special Guest Chris Potter	5/4	JAZ	5:30p	Saxophonist and composer, Wayne Shorter, passed away in 2023. His performances at Jazz Fest included pianist Danilo Perez, bassist John Patitucci and New Orleans own drummer Brian Blade. Saxophonist Chris Potter replaces Shorter.
Lena Prima and the TLP Band	5/5	LAG	5:20p	The youngest daughter of Louis Prima performs her dad’s classics along with her own jazz-pop material. Lena Prima’s recent album, Prima La Famiglia, issued by Basin Street Records, interprets her father’s repertoire.
Leo Jackson & The Melody Clouds	4/28	GOS	12:10p	This family group, known for its rousing vocals and synchronized steps, was formed in 1965 and is now led by founder Leo Jackson’s son.
Leo Nocentelli	5/4	GEN	2:05p	The original Meters guitarist played a key role in shaping New Orleans funk, working Hendrix-inspired guitar leads into the band’s slinky setting. He was also the most prolific songwriter in the group, taking the lead on “Cissy Strut,” “Hey Pocky Way” and other signature songs. With the discovery of a solo album recorded in 1971, it’s likely that Nocentelli’s Jazz Fest set will showcase original work from the earliest years of his career.
Leroy Jones & New Orleans' Finest	5/5	ECO	1:40p	Trumpeter Leroy Jones is a protégé of the legendary Danny Barker. At age 13, he was leading the Fairview Baptist Church Marching Band. In 1991, Jones joined Harry Connick Jr.’s band. He has also appeared with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Dr. John.
Leyla McCalla	4/26	FDD	12:20p	A first-generation Haitian American, Leyla McCalla made a name for herself by mixing ancestral Creole folk with Cajun fiddle and Dixieland banjo—among other innovations—on the streets of the French Quarter.
Lil Mike & Funny Bone	5/3	J&H	4:35p	Native American brothers and rappers from Oklahoma City. They made their world debut with on America's Got Talent. They are members of the Pawnee Tribe, and their music reflects their extreme faith in God.
Lil' Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers	5/3	FDD	3p	This young accordion player from Lafayette scored a regional hit with “That L’Argent,” a hip-hop flavored zydeco tune about the power of money. His dad is Nathan Williams of the Zydeco Cha Chas.
Lilli Lewis Project	4/27	LAG	1:35p	Classically trained singer-songwriter Lilli Lewis describes her music as follows: “If Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Odetta Holmes had had a baby, and that baby had had a baby, and that baby had had another baby…. well that baby would probably be me.” Her latest album, Americana, features country and folk-style songs along with spirituals and splashes of funk and rhythm and blues.
Little Freddie King Blues Band	5/4	BLU	12:25p	The Mississippi Delta-born Little Freddie King plays raw juke-joint blues with style, and he’s one of the best dressed performers found on any stage. King was recently honored with OffBeat’s Lifetime Achievement in Music Award.
Los Cumbia Stars	4/26	GEN	11:20a	A Columbia group that performs Colombian tropical music. A large group led by composer and guitarist Juan Pablo Acosta. This cumbia group has been nominated for a Latin Grammy Award. Their lead singers are Cristina Escamilla and Juan Carlos Torres.
Los Cumbia Stars	4/26	CEP	3:30p	A Columbia group that performs Colombian tropical music. A large group led by composer and guitarist Juan Pablo Acosta. This cumbia group has been nominated for a Latin Grammy Award. Their lead singers are Cristina Escamilla and Juan Carlos Torres.
Los Cumbia Stars	4/27	CEP	12:40p	A Columbia group that performs Colombian tropical music. A large group led by composer and guitarist Juan Pablo Acosta. This cumbia group has been nominated for a Latin Grammy Award. Their lead singers are Cristina Escamilla and Juan Carlos Torres.
Los Cumbia Stars	4/27	J&H	3:15p	A Columbia group that performs Colombian tropical music. A large group led by composer and guitarist Juan Pablo Acosta. This cumbia group has been nominated for a Latin Grammy Award. Their lead singers are Cristina Escamilla and Juan Carlos Torres.
Los Güiros	5/2	CEP	12:40p	Led by Corina Hernandez, Los Guiros blends traditional Columbian cumbia folkloric dance rhythms with trippy guitar driven sounds of Peruvian chicha all with modern electronic instruments. They are one of the hottest Latin bands from New Orleans.
Los Güiros	5/2	J&H	2:45p	Led by Corina Hernandez, Los Guiros blends traditional Columbian cumbia folkloric dance rhythms with trippy guitar driven sounds of Peruvian chicha all with modern electronic instruments. They are one of the hottest Latin bands from New Orleans.
Lost Bayou Ramblers	4/26	FDD	6p	This band typically plays traditional Cajun music but incorporates Western swing, rockabilly, and punk rock elements. Leader Louis Michot has revived forgotten classics and sings almost entirely in Cajun French. The Lost Bayou Ramblers have collaborated with many artists, including Spider Stacey of The Pogues. The band’s 2017 release Kalenda received a Grammy for the Best Regional Roots Music Album.
Louis Ford & his New Orleans Flairs	4/25	ECO	1:40p	Clarinetist and saxophonist Louis Ford’s father was Clarence Ford, who played with Fats Domino. Louis will lead his old-time New Orleans jazz band through a set of traditional music.
Louis Michot	4/26	RHY	3:35p	Fiddle player and lead singer for the Lost Bayou Ramblers and Michot’s Melody Makers. His solo album Rêve du Troubadour is an eclectic, genre-defying blockbuster atypical of his work with the Lost Bayou Ramblers, with guests Leyla McCalla, Quintron, Shardé Thomase and Bombino.
Louis Prima Jr. & The Witnesses	4/28	ECO	3p	The youngest child of Louis Prima and Gia Maione. Like his father he plays the trumpet and sometimes drums. Expect a medley of “Angelina” and “Zooma Zooma” and their rendition of “Just a Gigolo/I Ain’t Got Nobody.”
Louisiana Repertory Jazz Ensemble	4/26	ECO	11:15a	Fred Starr leads this local traditional jazz septet with a focus on tight arrangements of tunes by Sam Morgan and other music from the turn of the century.
Loyola University Jazz Band featuring Bria Skonberg	4/25	JAZ	11:15a	Students from Loyola’s jazz program—the oldest in the city—make up this group. They are joined by Canadian trumpeter Bria Skonberg, a frequent visitor to New Orleans, with a trumpet style indebted to Louis Armstrong.
Lucio Feuillet	5/4	GEN	12:45p	From Nariñense in Columbia, Feuillet is a songwriter and guitarist. His original song “Una Pena” was nominated for a Latin Grammy. Feuillet mixes sounds and harmonies inspired by the carnaval “murgas” of South Colombia with more contemporary electric elements.
Lucio Feuillet	5/4	CEP	5p	From Nariñense in Columbia, Feuillet is a songwriter and guitarist. His original song “Una Pena” was nominated for a Latin Grammy. Feuillet mixes sounds and harmonies inspired by the carnaval “murgas” of South Colombia with more contemporary electric elements.
Lucio Feuillet	5/5	PAR	1:15p	From Nariñense in Columbia, Feuillet is a songwriter and guitarist. His original song “Una Pena” was nominated for a Latin Grammy. Feuillet mixes sounds and harmonies inspired by the carnaval “murgas” of South Colombia with more contemporary electric elements.
Lucio Feuillet	5/5	CEP	3:40p	From Nariñense in Columbia, Feuillet is a songwriter and guitarist. His original song “Una Pena” was nominated for a Latin Grammy. Feuillet mixes sounds and harmonies inspired by the carnaval “murgas” of South Colombia with more contemporary electric elements.
Lulu & the Broadsides	5/3	LAG	4:15p	Singer-songwriter Dayna Kurtz wanted to be a broad she named Lulu all her life. The band plays “lost songs” of all types and has been described as if the American standard moved down to New Orleans, got drunk and had a baby. Kurtz also includes some original material.
Luther Kent & Trickbag	4/26	BLU	1:40p	This Southern-fried soul man, who fronted Blood, Sweat & Tears for a short stint in the ’70s, is joined by the funky Trickbag.
LVVRS	4/28	GEN	12:30p	LVVRS (lovers) are rockers crafting sounds that are a blend of disco pop and ’70s rock ’n’ roll. They released their debut EP Midnight Fantasy this past February.
Lyle Henderson & Emmanu-EL	5/2	GOS	12:55p	A former radio DJ at R&B and gospel stations for WYLD, Lyle Henderson also coordinates the gospel brunches at the House of Blues.
Lynn Drury	4/27	LAG	5:25p	Lynn Drury was part of the artistic migration to New Orleans that took place around the turn of the millennium. Always a powerful performer in both solo and group contexts, she grew in stature as a songwriter as she thrived in the local music scene and helped to reestablish that culture in the heroic years following the 2005 Katrina flood. Today Drury is a stalwart presence in the city and recently appeared on OffBeat’s March 2024 cover.
Maggie Koerner	5/4	GEN	11:20a	Maggie Koerner earned plenty of new fans when she held down the vocal role during a series of Galactic tours a few years back, but her powerful voice and intense stage presence make her solo shows equally exciting.
Maggie Koerner	5/4	AM	3p	Interviewed by Alison Fensterstock.
Mahmoud Chouki	5/5	LAG	1:50p	Born in Morocco and now living in New Orleans, Mahmoud Chouki is a classically trained guitarist, oud and banjo player. Chouki composed the music score for the 2021 Sundance Award winning film Ma Belle, My Beauty. In 2021, Chouki was named Best Emerging Artist at the 2020 Best of the Beat Awards. He is often joined by local musicians, including saxophonist Brad Walker, and Khris Royal, bassist Martin Masakowski and others.
Mahmoud Chouki	5/5	RHY	4:45p	Born in Morocco and now living in New Orleans, Mahmoud Chouki is a classically trained guitarist, oud and banjo player. Chouki composed the music score for the 2021 Sundance Award winning film Ma Belle, My Beauty. In 2021, Chouki was named Best Emerging Artist at the 2020 Best of the Beat Awards. He is often joined by local musicians, including saxophonist Brad Walker, and Khris Royal, bassist Martin Masakowski and others.
Marc Broussard	5/3	GEN	4p	The Lafayette singer, songwriter and guitarist grew up around vintage swamp-pop but has since found his niche with a mix of soulful roots music and adult-contemporary pop. His style is best described as "Bayou Soul," a mix of funk, blues, R&B, rock, and pop. He has opened tours for both the Dave Matthews Band and Maroon 5.
Marc Stone	4/28	BLU	11:10a	Singer-songwriter and guitarist Marc Stone is a roots and blues slide guitarist. Stone was born in New York but arrived in New Orleans more than 20 years ago. Stone has collaborated with Walter "Wolfman" Washington, John Mooney, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Rockin' Dopsie, Jr., Shannon McNally and many others.
Marc Stone	4/28	RHY	2:20p	Singer-songwriter and guitarist Marc Stone is a roots and blues slide guitarist. Stone was born in New York but arrived in New Orleans more than 20 years ago. Stone has collaborated with Walter "Wolfman" Washington, John Mooney, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Rockin' Dopsie, Jr., Shannon McNally and many others.
Marcella Ratcliff	4/26	JAZ	12:20p	Jazz and R&B singer from Baton Rouge.
Marcia Ball	5/5	BLU	4:10p	A Jazz Fest perennial, the singer, songwriter and pianist born in Texas and raised in Vinton, Louisiana, is a multi-award-winning artist. Her work with Tracy Nelson and Irma Thomas for “Sing It!, was nominated for a Grammy Award.
Mariachi Jalisco	5/5	PAR	1:15p	Baton Rouge-based alumni of Cuba's Mariachi Real Jalisco reunite to perform music from their hometown of Havana.
Mariachi Jalisco	5/5	CEP	3:10p	Baton Rouge-based alumni of Cuba's Mariachi Real Jalisco reunite to perform music from their hometown of Havana.
Mariachi Jalisco	5/5	J&H	4:25p	Baton Rouge-based alumni of Cuba's Mariachi Real Jalisco reunite to perform music from their hometown of Havana.
Mark Braud's New Orleans Jazz Giants	5/2	ECO	12:40p	Mark Braud is the musical director of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. This trumpeter and vocalist leads a different cast of traditional jazz players for a change of pace.
Matachinde	5/3	CON	11:15a	Grupo Matachindé is a folk music group from Yurumangui, Columbia. They seek to preserve cultural and artistic identity through the staging of Colombian roots music.
Matachinde	5/3	CEP	2:05p	Grupo Matachindé is a folk music group from Yurumangui, Columbia. They seek to preserve cultural and artistic identity through the staging of Colombian roots music.
Matachinde	5/4	CEP	11:30a	Grupo Matachindé is a folk music group from Yurumangui, Columbia. They seek to preserve cultural and artistic identity through the staging of Colombian roots music.
Matachinde	5/4	J&H	2:15p	Grupo Matachindé is a folk music group from Yurumangui, Columbia. They seek to preserve cultural and artistic identity through the staging of Colombian roots music.
Matachinde	5/5	CEP	12:40p	Grupo Matachindé is a folk music group from Yurumangui, Columbia. They seek to preserve cultural and artistic identity through the staging of Colombian roots music.
Melvin "Maestro" Winfield Jr. & The Glory Chorale Community Choir (GCCC)	4/25	GOS	11:15a	New Orleans Gospel choir lead by Melvin “Maestro” Windfield, Jr.
Mem Shannon	4/25	RHY	12p	Inspired to play the blues by B.B. King, local guitarist and singer Mem Shannon made a splash when he incorporated recorded conversations from his previous cabbie gig into his first major album.
Mem Shannon & the Membership	4/25	BLU	3p	Inspired to play the blues by B.B. King, local guitarist and singer Mem Shannon made a splash when he incorporated recorded conversations from his previous cabbie gig into his first major album.
Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns	5/3	BLU	1:30p	Once a Royal Street performer, Meschiya Lake made herself a marquee name in the local traditional jazz scene. Lake and her band are getting more attention worldwide thanks to her vintage sass and great storytelling.
Mestre Curtis Pierre "The Samba Man" and the Samba Kids	5/4	KID	4:15p	The self-professed "Samba King of New Orleans" leads the Afro-Brazilian troupe he founded in 1987 in a series of parades and performances.
Mia Borders	5/5	GEN	11:20a	A native of New Orleans, singer-songwriter Mia Borders has great vocals and compelling songwriting. Her recent album, Good Side of Bad, is “well-steeped in classic soul.”
Mia Borders	5/5	AM	3:15p	Interviewed by Holly Hobbs.
Michael "The Sheik" O'Hara	4/27	RHY	2:20p	Frontman and vocalist for the ’80s band The Sheiks, O’Hara left the band in 1985 and wrote songs for Anita Baker, Patti LaBelle and Donna Summer. He is back with his trademark Arabian-style headscarves, and a collection of new songs.
Michael Franti & Spearhead	4/28	FS	3:45p	Singer songwriter, rapper, poet, and activist, known for his participation in musical projects with a political and social emphasis. Franti brings a positive message, singing about peace and love. Expect to hear “Life is Better With You,” “Say Hey (I Love You),” “Work Hard And Be Nice,” “Life Is Amazing,” and “Follow Your Heart.” You should leave the show feeling happy, fulfilled, and with a better outlook on life.
Michael Skinkus and Moyuba	4/25	CEP	11:30a	Moyuba was founded in 2002 by Skinkus as a pet project specifically to bless the fairgrounds during the first day of Jazz Fest. Moyuba compositions are based upon the sacred rhythms and songs of the Yoruba culture as preserved in Cuban Santeria. Skinkus, an “Aña” drummer, uses this sacred source music for his African diasporic Jazz compositions which this year will feature Cuban pianist Victor Campbell as part of his 10-piece band.
Michael Ward	4/25	LAG	12:35p	Electric violinist Michael Ward is a San Antonio native but has long been a resident of New Orleans. Known as a smooth jazz musician who prefers calling his style “contemporary instrumental urban music.”
Midnite Disturbers	4/27	J&H	4:45p	This all-star brass band only comes together at Jazz Fest when schedules allow, and the planets align. Drummers Stanton Moore and the late Kevin O’Day cofounded the band; among those who’ve been part of the lineup are Mark Mullins (Bonerama), Ben Elman (Galactic), Matt Perrine (Tin Men), Big Sam (Funky Nation) and many other notables.
Minos The Saint	4/27	LAG	11:30a	Songwriter and guitarist, Peter Simon and multi-instrumentalist Ben Herrington are Minos The Saint, a rock band from Baton Rough that are compared to Simon & Garfunkel, Antonio Jobin and Philip Glass. They have evolved from a duo to include a brass section grows to a powerful five pieces.
Miss Martha & her Goodtime Gang	4/25	RHY	2:20p	A New Orleans country music band that have been playing for over 10 years and are often at the Old Point Bar in Algiers.
Mohawk Hunters and Shining Star Hunters Mardi Gras Indians	4/28	PAR	2:15p	Big Chief Tyrone Casby leads the Mohawk Hunters and Big Chief Jimmie Ricks, a veteran Spyboy and Second Chief for Larry Bannock’s Golden Star Hunters.
Mokoomba of Zimbabwe	4/25	CEP	12:40p	From Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, the group sings in a number of languages. They combine traditional and modern instruments and a variety of international pop and pan-African styles, including soukous, funk and reggae. Mokoomba was the subject of the 2010 documentary film Mokoomba: From One River Bank to Another.
Mokoomba of Zimbabwe	4/25	CON	4:15p	From Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, the group sings in a number of languages. They combine traditional and modern instruments and a variety of international pop and pan-African styles, including soukous, funk and reggae. Mokoomba was the subject of the 2010 documentary film Mokoomba: From One River Bank to Another.
Molly Tuttle	4/27	AM	12:30p	Interviewed by Mollie Farr.
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway	4/27	FS	3:25p	Molly Tuttle is a virtuosic multi-instrumentalist and singer, songwriter from California. The music is bluegrass but pushes the genre into new directions. Her latest album is co-produced by dobro player Jerry Douglas.
Monogram Hunters Mardi Gras Indians	5/5	PAR	2:45p	James Harris, aka Big Chief Yam, created this uptown gang after stints with the Creole Wild West and the Wild Magnolias.
Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church Mass Choir	4/27	GOS	11:15a	The members of this large local church choir range in age from teenagers to septuagenarians.
Motel Radio	4/27	GEN	2:45p	This local quintet performs Americana with an indie rock streak.
Mount Hermon Baptist Church Praise Delegation Choir	5/3	GOS	6:05p	Bishop Sean T. Elder, who writes much of his group’s music, leads this choir from a church on North Broad Street in New Orleans.
Mr. Sipp	4/26	AM	12:30p	Interviewed by OffBeat's John Wirt.
Mr. Sipp	4/26	BLU	3p	Singer-songwriter and guitarist Castro Coleman, a.k.a. Mr. Sipp, is from McComb, Mississippi. He started playing the guitar at age six. He has won several awards for his Malaco recordings and was featured in the James Brown biopic Get On Up.
Muévelo	5/5	J&H	1:55p	Muévelo, which means “move it” in Spanish, is a nine-piece Latin music ensemble led by singer Margie Perez and saxophonist Brent Rose. Perez is a versatile singer who performs with many bands and emulates the energy and spirit of Celia Cruz.
Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas	5/4	FDD	6p	Nathan Williams sprung from his brother’s club, El Sid O’s in Lafayette, to become one of zydeco’s biggest names—and to write its two greatest porcine songs, “Zydeco Hog” and “Everything on the Hog is Good.”
Naturally 7	4/26	JAZ	4:15p	An a cappella group from New York. Formed in 1999 by brothers Roger and Warren Thomas, from Rosedale, Queens. The group gained success by the partial cover of Phil Collins's "In the Air Tonight," titled as "Feel It (In the Air Tonight)." They have performed with Michael Bublé and Ludacris.
Naughty Professor	5/3	GEN	11:15a	Naughty Professor is a New Orleans-based jazz-funk sextet.
Neil Young Crazy Horse	5/4	FS	5:30p	Singer songwriter known as the "Godfather of Grunge." He was a member of Buffalo Springfield and a part-time member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted him twice, and Rolling Stone placed him number 30 on their list of 250 greatest guitarists. His songs include "Only Love Can Break Your Heart,” "Rockin' in the Free World" and Bob Dylan’s “Knockin' on Heaven's Door.”
New Birth Brass Band	4/27	GEN	12:20p	Featuring trumpeter Will Smith and other former students of the famed Olympia Brass Band, this long-running ensemble boasts Glen David Andrews and Trombone Shorty among its alumni.
New Breed Brass Band with guest Trombone Shorty	5/2	FS	12p	Their latest album Made in New Orleans was nominated for a Grammy and was produced by Trombone Shorty. The group is led by drummer Jenard Andrews who is James Andrews son and Trombone Shorty’s cousin.
New Generation Brass Band	5/5	PAR	4:15p	New Generation Brass Band will be parading with Lady & Men Rollers and Scene Boosters Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs.
New Generation Social Aid & Pleasure Club	5/4	PAR	1:45p	Social Aid & Pleasure Club parade in Economic Hall.
New Hope Baptist Church Mass Choir	5/4	GOS	6:10p	This 100-plus choir is from Birmingham, Alabama. Gospel greats Ruby Boyd and Dr. John David Brown previously led the choir. Currently, the choir is led by Reverend Prince E. Yelder.
New Leviathan Oriental Fox-Trot Orchestra	5/3	ECO	11:20a	A multi-generational, always-entertaining large ensemble that plays only ’90s music—as in the 1890s, when the shipboard dance music and early jazz they favor was first created.
New Orleans Dance Collective	4/27	KID	11:30a	The New Orleans Dance Collective (NODC) is a non-profit organization using dance as intervention for inner-city at-risk youth. NODC teaches tap, hip hop, jazz and ballet.
New Orleans Gospel Soul Children	5/5	GOS	12:55p	Led by Craig Adams, this long-standing local gospel group delivers energetic and choreographed renditions of gospel standards.
New Orleans Guitar Masters: John Rankin, Jimmy Robinson, and Cranston Clements	5/3	LAG	1:50p	The New Orleans Guitar Masters is a collaboration between some of the best New Orleans guitarists: John Rankin, Cranston Clements and Jimmy Robinson. The trio has been performing together for several years and include original compositions from each member along with interesting arrangements of cover material.
New Orleans Guitar Masters: John Rankin, Jimmy Robinson, and Cranston Clements	5/3	AM	4:15p	Interviewed by Missy Bowen.
New Orleans Jazz Vipers	5/2	ECO	2:10p	This swinging drumless quintet brings a mix of still-timely standards like “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” and lesser-known swing tunes to their frequent gigs in New Orleans.
New Orleans Klezmer Allstars	5/5	LAG	4:10p	Innovators of a funked-up localized take on traditional Jewish music, this band’s past and present members include scions of the city’s jazz and funk scenes.
New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian Rhythm Section	4/27	PAR	2:15p	Parading Mardi Gras Indians.
New Orleans Nightcrawlers	4/25	GEN	1:45p	Not your average second line street band. The Nightcrawlers add new harmonic substance and challenging arrangements to the funky New Orleans sound. The band includes familiar faces from Bonerama and Galactic. Their latest album, Too Much To Hold was nominated for a Grammy and Atmosphere won a Grammy in 2021.
New Orleans Suspects	4/25	GEN	11:20a	The New Orleans Suspects were formed in 2009 for a jam session. Comprised of some of the most seasoned players, the group called themselves The Unusual Suspects. They have established themselves as one of New Orleans’ best supergroups. The band consists of Neville Brothers drummer “Mean” Willie Green, Dirty Dozen guitarist Jake Eckert, James Brown’s bandleader saxophonist Jeff Watkins, keyboardist CR Gruver and bassist Eric Vogel.
New Wave Brass Band	4/26	PAR	12:10p	Snare drummer Oscar Washington is at the helm of this updated traditional New Orleans brass band.
Nicholas Payton & Nth Power	4/27	JAZ	5:50p	In recent years, the #BAM proponent has shifted from trumpet to the keyboard chair, from which he often plays both instruments together. A savvy producer, Nicholas Payton has lately been delving into electronic music with an R&B sensitivity.
Nickel Creek	5/4	FDD	4:15p	Bluegrass band with Chris Thile on mandolin and siblings, Sara Watkins on fiddle and Sean Watkins on guitar. The band has received several Grammy nominations and released a new album in 2023. Chris Thile is also a singer, songwriter and composer. In 2012 Thile received MacArthur Fellow known as "Genius Grant."
Nineveh Baptist Church Mass Choir with Dr. Hezekiah Brinson	5/5	GOS	6p	The roof-raising Nineveh Mass Choir is directed by Minister of Music Hezekiah Brinson Jr.
Ninth Ward Hunters Mardi Gras Indians	5/5	PAR	1:50p	Mardi Gras Indian parade.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band	4/27	FDD	5:45p	They began with psychedelic-tinged jug band music, but they are now known as a straightforward country band. Known for "Mr. Bojangles," "Fishin' in the Dark" and the Will the Circle Be Unbroken projects, this is their Jazz Fest debut as well as their farewell tour. See the interview with frontman Jeff Hanna in this issue.
NOCCA Jazz Ensemble	4/28	JAZ	11:15a	This student group is based at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, whose graduates include Harry Connick, Jr., Nicholas Payton, Trombone Shorty and the Marsalis brothers.
NOCOA Community Choir	4/26	GOS	11:10a	Besides providing assistance to older adults, the New Orleans Council on Aging supports a community choir.
Norbert Susemihl's New Orleans Allstars	4/25	ECO	12:30p	No stranger to New Orleans, Susemihl is a German trumpeter, drummer, singer, and bandleader. He has studied in New Orleans and makes frequent trips to New Orleans. He has recorded with Jason Marsalis, Seva Venet, Wanda Rouzan, Freddie Lonzo and Lars Edgegran.
Northside Skull & Bone Gang	4/28	PAR	4:30p	In the wee hours of Mardi Gras morning, a group of men dressed as skeletons roam the streets of the New Orleans neighborhood of Tremé as part of a centuries-old Black Carnival tradition.
Old & Nu Style Fellas Social Aid & Pleasure Club	4/26	PAR	4p	Social aid and pleasure club parades.
Omari Neville & The Fuel	4/25	CON	1:35p	Cyril Neville, Omari’s father, featured the Fuel at Jazz Fest for years. Now on his own, Omari’s band is a fusion of New Orleans funk, rock, reggae, punk and soul. Daryl Johnson and Eric Struthers (alumni of the Neville Brothers) and Omari Neville make up the group.
One Mind Brass Band	4/25	PAR	4p	This ten-member group is influenced by the Rebirth Brass Band, New Birth Brass Band, Soul Rebels, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and Stooges Brass Band. Their sound is a unique mix of traditional jazz, R&B, blues, soul and rap.
One Shot Brass Band	5/2	PAR	1:15p	From New Orleans this hard-working traditional brass band, One Shot Brass Band, can be found at Mardi Gras parades and other events.
OperaCréole	5/5	KID	2:45p	This vocal ensemble focuses on lost or rarely performed operatic and classical music, often spotlighting the contributions of African American and Creole artists from New Orleans' past.
Original Big 7 and Sisters of Unity SA&PC	4/26	PAR	12:10p	Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade.
Original Four and VIP Ladies Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs	5/2	PAR	1:15p	Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade.
Original NO Lady Buckjumpers, Prince of Wales, and Good Fellas SA&PCs	5/5	PAR	4:20p	The Original New Orleans Lady Buckjumpers and Men Buckjumpers have been rolling in second line parades for more than 32 years.
Original Pinettes Brass Band	5/3	FS	12:15p	Billed as “The World’s Only All Female Brass Band,” the Pinettes were formed by a group of students at St. Mary’s Academy in 1991. They won the Red Bull Street Kings brass competition in 2013.
Oscar Rossignoli Quintet	4/28	JAZ	12:20p	Jazz pianist and composer. Rossignoli is a native of Honduras but has been based in New Orleans since 2015. Rossignoli folds many traditions into his music, from his classical music formation to his passion for Latin and North American jazz.
Oumou Sangaré of Mali	4/26	CON	4:10p	Grammy Award-winning musician and singer from Mali, often referred to as “The Songbird of Wassoulou.” Sangaré won a Grammy for Best Pop Collaboration with Herbie Hancock, Pink, India Arie, Seal, Konono Nº1 and Jeff Beck.
Palmetto Bug Stompers	5/4	ECO	5:40p	The Palmetto Bug Stompers are some of New Orleans finest purveyors of traditional New Orleans jazz. Band members include Washboard Chaz on washboard and vocals and Charlie Halloran on trombone.
Panorama Jazz Band	4/26	LAG	5:25p	Influenced by styles from around the globe, this hip band comprised of top local instrumentalists blends New Orleans jazz traditions with klezmer, Latin and Balkan sounds.
Papa Mali Trio	4/25	FS	1:40p	Best known as frontman for 7 Walkers (a band that includes Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann and the Meters’ founding bassist, George Porter Jr.), Papa Mali is an accomplished singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Pardon My French!	5/4	RHY	1:10p	A New Orleans-based vintage French jazz band, members of Pardon My French! include guitarist Pete Roze, singer Caroline Fourmy, bassist Joshua Gouzy and accordionist Michael Ward-Bergeman. The band performs music by Edith Piaf, Charles Trenet, and others, including Serge Gainsbourg, Eartha Kitt and Pink Martini favorites.
Pastor Jai Reed	5/5	GOS	12:05p	This New Orleans Baptist minister is a soulful singer in the Stevie Wonder tradition, doing gospel with a contemporary R&B influence.
Pastor Tyrone Jefferson	4/25	GOS	5:05p	This New Orleans native is the Senior Pastor of the Abundant Life Tabernacle Full Gospel Baptist Church and the CEO of Abundant Life Ministries. His extensive work serving the community has included efforts to improve voting rates, feed the hungry and get more young people enrolled in college.
Patrice Fisher & Arpa with guests from Martinique	5/3	LAG	12:40p	This Latin jazz ensemble is led by versatile professional harpist Patrice Fisher, who has been performing and recording her original compositions since the early ’80s.
Patrice Rushen	4/28	AM	3p	Interviewed by Melissa Weber.
Patrice Rushen	4/28	JAZ	5:45p	Jazz pianist, R&B singer and composer. She has been nominated several times for a Grammy award. Her song "Hang It Up" was featured on the 2005 video game Fahrenheit.
Paul Sanchez and The Rolling Road Show	5/4	FS	12:05p	Cowboy Mouth alum Paul Sanchez has since been a friendly godfather to the local songwriter scene, and the co-writer of the post-Katrina musical Nine Lives. Sanchez transforms audiences with a unique blend of music and storytelling.
Paula & the Pontiacs	4/28	LAG	11:30a	New Orleans blues band Paula and the Pontiacs are fronted by saxophonist, harmonica player and vocalist Paula Rangell. After losing her home after Katrina, Rangell now lives in Folsom. She hasn’t been at Jazz Fest since 2019.
Paulette Wright	5/2	GOS	1:45p	Gospel singer from New Orleans. She has toured the globe and has been singing since the age of 4 years old.
People Museum	4/27	GEN	11:15a	A pop art, electronic band from the Treme neighborhood of New Orleans. Formed by Jeremy Phipps and Claire Givens, they are joined with Aaron Boudreaux and Charles Lumar ll. Michael Sell in OffBeat described them as “Brian Eno producing dream pop in New Orleans.”
Peter Harris and Firm Roots ft. Herlin Riley, Dwight Fitch, Jr., Derek Douget and Ashlin Parker	5/3	JAZ	12:20p	A New Orleans jazz super group headed by New Orleans bassist Peter Harris. Firm Roots also includes drummer, Herlin Riley, saxophonist Derek Douget, trumpeter Ashlin Parker and pianist Dwight Fitch, Jr. They frequently perform at the Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain Hotel.
Pine Leaf Boys	4/27	FDD	3p	This band has spearheaded the latest revival of Cajun music, bridged new and traditional music and snagging four Grammy nominations. Leader Wilson Savoy is the son of Cajun music’s first couple, Marc and Ann Savoy.
PJ Morton	5/4	CON	3:45p	New Orleans native PJ Morton came to fame as the touring keyboardist for Maroon 5 and was made a full-time member in 2012. He launched his solo career with the hit “Only One” featuring Stevie Wonder and has consistently been nominated for a Grammy Award. PJ Morton as also won several Best of the Beat awards, twice for Allen Toussaint Songwriter of the Year Award.
Players Ella & Louie Tribute Band featuring Kiki Chapman & Wendell Brunious	4/25	ECO	4:30p	Bassist Mitchell Player is joined by trumpeter Wendell Brunious and vocalist Kiki Chapman for a tribute to the music of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. The band usually includes drummer, Gerald French, pianist Leslie Martin and guitarist Eric Merchant.
Pocket Aces Brass Band	4/28	J&H	5:40p	This Bridge City brass-hop band began as a few friends who got together for an annual Mardi Gras jam before expanding to a full-time touring outfit.
Pow Wows with Native Nations Intertribal	4/25	FLS	1:15p	Daily exhibition of pow wow performances include traditional shawls, straight dance, grass dance, and jingle, hoop, southern cloth and stomp dances. The groups include Grammy winners Northern Cree of Canada and Native Nations Intertribal.
Pow Wows with Native Nations Intertribal	4/25	FLS	12:05p	Daily exhibition of pow wow performances include traditional shawls, straight dance, grass dance, and jingle, hoop, southern cloth and stomp dances. The groups include Grammy winners Northern Cree of Canada and Native Nations Intertribal.
Pow Wows with Native Nations Intertribal	4/25	FLS	3:40p	Daily exhibition of pow wow performances include traditional shawls, straight dance, grass dance, and jingle, hoop, southern cloth and stomp dances. The groups include Grammy winners Northern Cree of Canada and Native Nations Intertribal.
Pow Wows with Native Nations Intertribal	4/26	FLS	1:10p	Daily exhibition of pow wow performances include traditional shawls, straight dance, grass dance, and jingle, hoop, southern cloth and stomp dances. The groups include Grammy winners Northern Cree of Canada and Native Nations Intertribal.
Pow Wows with Native Nations Intertribal	4/26	FLS	12p	Daily exhibition of pow wow performances include traditional shawls, straight dance, grass dance, and jingle, hoop, southern cloth and stomp dances. The groups include Grammy winners Northern Cree of Canada and Native Nations Intertribal.
Pow Wows with Native Nations Intertribal	4/26	FLS	3:40p	Daily exhibition of pow wow performances include traditional shawls, straight dance, grass dance, and jingle, hoop, southern cloth and stomp dances. The groups include Grammy winners Northern Cree of Canada and Native Nations Intertribal.
Pow Wows with Native Nations Intertribal	4/27	FLS	1:15p	Daily exhibition of pow wow performances include traditional shawls, straight dance, grass dance, and jingle, hoop, southern cloth and stomp dances. The groups include Grammy winners Northern Cree of Canada and Native Nations Intertribal.
Pow Wows with Native Nations Intertribal	4/27	FLS	12:05p	Daily exhibition of pow wow performances include traditional shawls, straight dance, grass dance, and jingle, hoop, southern cloth and stomp dances. The groups include Grammy winners Northern Cree of Canada and Native Nations Intertribal.
Pow Wows with Native Nations Intertribal	4/27	FLS	2:35p	Daily exhibition of pow wow performances include traditional shawls, straight dance, grass dance, and jingle, hoop, southern cloth and stomp dances. The groups include Grammy winners Northern Cree of Canada and Native Nations Intertribal.
Pow Wows with Nimkii & The Niniis	5/3	FLS	1:20p	Daily exhibition of pow wow performances include traditional shawls, straight dance, grass dance, and jingle, hoop, southern cloth and stomp dances. Nimkii Osawamick is an Anishinaabe dance artist from Wikwemikong, Unceded Reserve located in Manitoulin Island and is a member of the Wolf Clan. Nimkii has been dancing since the age of three years old.
Pow Wows with Nimkii & The Niniis	5/3	FLS	12:05p	Daily exhibition of pow wow performances include traditional shawls, straight dance, grass dance, and jingle, hoop, southern cloth and stomp dances. Nimkii Osawamick is an Anishinaabe dance artist from Wikwemikong, Unceded Reserve located in Manitoulin Island and is a member of the Wolf Clan. Nimkii has been dancing since the age of three years old.
Pow Wows with Nimkii & The Niniis	5/3	FLS	4p	Daily exhibition of pow wow performances include traditional shawls, straight dance, grass dance, and jingle, hoop, southern cloth and stomp dances. Nimkii Osawamick is an Anishinaabe dance artist from Wikwemikong, Unceded Reserve located in Manitoulin Island and is a member of the Wolf Clan. Nimkii has been dancing since the age of three years old.
Pow Wows with Nimkii & The Niniis	5/4	FLS	1:15p	Daily exhibition of pow wow performances include traditional shawls, straight dance, grass dance, and jingle, hoop, southern cloth and stomp dances. Nimkii Osawamick is an Anishinaabe dance artist from Wikwemikong, Unceded Reserve located in Manitoulin Island and is a member of the Wolf Clan. Nimkii has been dancing since the age of three years old.
Pow Wows with Nimkii & The Niniis	5/4	FLS	12:05p	Daily exhibition of pow wow performances include traditional shawls, straight dance, grass dance, and jingle, hoop, southern cloth and stomp dances. Nimkii Osawamick is an Anishinaabe dance artist from Wikwemikong, Unceded Reserve located in Manitoulin Island and is a member of the Wolf Clan. Nimkii has been dancing since the age of three years old.
Pow Wows with Nimkii & The Niniis	5/4	FLS	2:30p	Daily exhibition of pow wow performances include traditional shawls, straight dance, grass dance, and jingle, hoop, southern cloth and stomp dances. Nimkii Osawamick is an Anishinaabe dance artist from Wikwemikong, Unceded Reserve located in Manitoulin Island and is a member of the Wolf Clan. Nimkii has been dancing since the age of three years old.
Pow Wows with Nimkii & The Niniis	5/5	FLS	12:05p	Daily exhibition of pow wow performances include traditional shawls, straight dance, grass dance, and jingle, hoop, southern cloth and stomp dances. Nimkii Osawamick is an Anishinaabe dance artist from Wikwemikong, Unceded Reserve located in Manitoulin Island and is a member of the Wolf Clan. Nimkii has been dancing since the age of three years old.
Pow Wows with Nimkii & The Niniis	5/5	FLS	2:25p	Daily exhibition of pow wow performances include traditional shawls, straight dance, grass dance, and jingle, hoop, southern cloth and stomp dances. Nimkii Osawamick is an Anishinaabe dance artist from Wikwemikong, Unceded Reserve located in Manitoulin Island and is a member of the Wolf Clan. Nimkii has been dancing since the age of three years old.
Pow Wows with Nimkii & The Niniis	5/5	FLS	3:30p	Daily exhibition of pow wow performances include traditional shawls, straight dance, grass dance, and jingle, hoop, southern cloth and stomp dances. Nimkii Osawamick is an Anishinaabe dance artist from Wikwemikong, Unceded Reserve located in Manitoulin Island and is a member of the Wolf Clan. Nimkii has been dancing since the age of three years old.
Preservation Brass	5/4	ECO	1:45p	Featuring bass drummer Tanio Hingle, snare drummer Kerry “Fat Man” Hunter and trumpeter Will Smith, plus a rotating roster of players, the Preservation Hall Brass aims to serve as the jazz collective’s go-to brass band arm, like the Olympia Brass Band once did in past decades.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band	4/26	GEN	3:45p	This New Orleans music institution’s profile is higher than ever. Their guest-heavy Jazz Fest sets are always festival highlights.
Prophetess Flora and The Angels of Light Gospel Singers	5/2	GOS	11:15a	Gospel group headed by Pastor, Prophetess Flora Alexander from Abbeville, Louisiana.
Queen Latifah	5/4	CON	5:40p	Rap pioneer turned actor, was born Dana Owens. Her performances contain a mix of hip-hop, jazz, gospel, R&B soul and dance. She has received numerous awards include a Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe. Her performances include “Ladies First” and “Just Another Day” as well as covers from Naughty By Nature.
Quiana Lynell	5/5	JAZ	2:40p	Jazz vocalist Quiana Lynell won the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition in 2017 and was featured on a cover of OffBeat.
Rainy Eyes	4/26	RHY	2:20p	Norwegian born singer songwriter, Irena Eide, moved to California, but is now living in New Orleans. The band’s music, swampy folk Americana is soulful with tight-knit harmonies. The band includes Louisiana musicians, Chris Stafford on electric guitar, Ian Guidroz on bass and Ethan Brasseaux on drums.
RAM of Haiti	5/5	CEP	2:05p	RAM is a mizik rasin band from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Led by the group’s namesake and founder Richard A. Morse and his wife, Lunise, the group has recently relocated to New Orleans. Mizik rasin means “roots music” in Haitian creole. RAM’s music is a hybrid of styles mixing traditional voudou lyrics and Haitian rhythmic instrumentation including rara horns and petro drums with funky rock-influenced sounds.
Rancho Aparte	4/25	PAR	2:45p	A group from Columbia consisting of young musicians playing songs and rhythms that evoke Africa. They perform on traditional instruments including copper saxhorn, the tambora and traditional cymbals. Dino Manuelle is the vocalist.
Rancho Aparte	4/25	CEP	3:10p	A group from Columbia consisting of young musicians playing songs and rhythms that evoke Africa. They perform on traditional instruments including copper saxhorn, the tambora and traditional cymbals. Dino Manuelle is the vocalist.
Rancho Aparte	4/25	CEP	5p	A group from Columbia consisting of young musicians playing songs and rhythms that evoke Africa. They perform on traditional instruments including copper saxhorn, the tambora and traditional cymbals. Dino Manuelle is the vocalist.
Rancho Aparte	4/26	FS	12:15p	A group from Columbia consisting of young musicians playing songs and rhythms that evoke Africa. They perform on traditional instruments including copper saxhorn, the tambora and traditional cymbals. Dino Manuelle is the vocalist.
Rancho Aparte	4/26	CEP	5p	A group from Columbia consisting of young musicians playing songs and rhythms that evoke Africa. They perform on traditional instruments including copper saxhorn, the tambora and traditional cymbals. Dino Manuelle is the vocalist.
Ray Boudreaux	5/3	GEN	12:20p	From Lafayette singer songwriter, Ray Boudreaux was one of top eight contestants on NBC’s The Voice. Boudreaux was influenced early on by Cajun culture and swamp-pop music, but today he is more of a soul singer.
Real Love	5/5	CON	11:20a	A New Orleans R&B vocal group. The three vocalist are Rene “Horse” Fleury, Nathaniel “Nat” Brooks and Cornelius “C.C.” Celestine. They perform old school hits from Motown, Atlantic Records, Stax and more.
Real Untouchable Brass Band	5/5	PAR	12:15p	This local brass crew adds congas to its otherwise street-centric sound.
Rebirth Brass Band	4/28	CON	4p	Rebirth was one of the first bands to modernize and funkify the New Orleans brass band sound. They won their first Grammy in 2012 for the album Rebirth of New Orleans and are frequent award winners at OffBeat’s Best of the Beat.
Reggie Houston's World Of Rhythms: From Africa to Congo Square to The World	5/3	KID	4:10p	A New Orleans born saxophonist who joined the Batiste Family Band when he was 12 years old. He helped create the Jazz & Heritage Festival where he was employed for several years. He has performed with Irma Thomas, Dr. John and was a permanent member of Fats Domino’s band for 22 years. Reggie uses performance and hands-on teaching to trace musical origins from Africa through the slave routes all the way through its evolution to modern styles and explores the rhythms underlying blues, jazz, and funk.
Renée Gros & Tiago Guy	4/27	RHY	12p	New Orleans based singer songwriter Renée Gros with Brazilian guitarist and singer Tiago Guy perform music steeped in R&B and Gospel with a touch of Brazilian sounds. Gross was the lead singer for Russell Batiste, Jr.’s band.
Rhiannon Giddens	5/4	AM	2p	Interviewed by Gwen Thompkins.
Rhiannon Giddens	5/4	BLU	4:15p	Folk music violinist and banjo player was one of the founding members of the Carolina Chocolate Drops. Singer songwriter and composer Giddens won a Pulitzer Prize for her opera “Omar” and received a MacArthur "Genius" Fellows. She has worked with Jason Isbell, Dirk Powell, Leyla McCalla, Allison Russell and many others. NPR called her “one of the most important musical minds currently walking the planet.”
Rich Collins	4/26	LAG	12:40p	Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and co-founder of the Imagination Movers, Rich Collins writes songs with stick-in-your head melodies. Collins combines pop sensibility with a more complex sound.
Ricky Sebastian & Pat Casey present the music of Jaco Pastorius	5/2	JAZ	2:30p	OffBeat’s 2023 Best of the Beat Lifetime Achievement in Music Education and drummer, Ricky Sebastian is joined with bassist Pat Casey in a tribute to Jaco Pastorius. Jaco Pastorius was a bassist and composer known for the jazz fusion movement as well as an electric bass virtuoso. Sebastian has performed with Dr. John, Ellis Marsalis and Georger Porter. Casey and his wife vocalist Robin Barnes perform as Da Lovebirds.
Rising Dragon Lion Dance Team	5/5	KID	12:30p	Marrero-based traditional lion dancers display a colorful and acrobatic part of Vietnam's cultural heritage. Often performed at festivals and holiday events, the dance is intended to ward off evil spirits.
Rising Dragon Lion Dance Team	5/5	KID	2:10p	Marrero-based traditional lion dancers display a colorful and acrobatic part of Vietnam's cultural heritage. Often performed at festivals and holiday events, the dance is intended to ward off evil spirits.
Rising Stars Fife & Drum Band	5/3	RHY	2:25p	Fife and drum music has a long history in African American folk culture. Many accounts survive of black fife and drum units accompanying soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Otha Turner, founder of the long-running Rising Star Fife & Drum Band, was born in rural Rankin County, Mississippi, around 1907, and began playing the fife as a boy. After his death his granddaughter Shardé Thomas took it over.
River Eckert	4/26	RHY	12p	Carrying the torch of the New Orleans piano tradition, River Eckert is a 14-year-old piano player born and raised in New Orleans. He plays in the styles of Professor Longhair, James Booker, Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Fats Domino among others.
River Eckert Band	4/26	KID	3p	Carrying the torch of the New Orleans piano tradition, River Eckert is a 14-year-old piano player born and raised in New Orleans. He plays in the styles of Professor Longhair, James Booker, Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Fats Domino among others.
Robert Finley	4/25	BLU	1:45p	Blues, soul singer-songwriter and guitarist born in Louisiana. His album Easy Eye Sound centered around Finley's upbringing on a crop share in Louisiana was produced by Dan Auerbach. At 69 years old, Finley still has driving rhythm guitar riffs and a solid back beat. This is music with a rootsy range, swampy, juke joint, southern soul feel.
Robert Finley	4/25	AM	3:45p	Interviewed by Snug Harbor's Jason Patterson.
Robin Barnes and The FiyaBirds	4/27	CON	11:15a	Steeped in R&B, this self-professed “soul pop” vocalist first sang in the choirs at St. Phillip and St. David Catholic Churches, and later with her family’s jazz band the Soul Heirs. She is joined by her bassist husband, Pat Casey.
Rockin' Dopsie Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters	4/25	GEN	4:35p	One of the few rubboard players to lead a zydeco band, Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. plays it wilder than his accordionist dad, and his sets are guaranteed party-starters.
Roddie Romero & the Hub City All-stars	5/5	FDD	2:45p	This eclectic Cajun, zydeco, swamp pop and rock ’n’ roll band is built around accordionist/guitarist Roddie Romero and pianist Eric Adcock. Their double album The La Louisianne Sessions was nominated for a Grammy.
Ronnie Lamarque	4/25	GEN	12:25p	New Orleans’ silver-haired singing car dealer Ronnie Lamarque is a convincing Sinatra-style crooner. He appeared on America’s Got Talent but was cut when judge Simon Cowell referred to his performance as "very karaoke.”
Rosalie "Lady Tambourine" Washington	4/27	GOS	1p	Rosalie Washington has become a presence at the Gospel Tent playing her tambourine with enthusiasm.
Rosalie "Lady Tambourine" Washington	5/5	GOS	12:55p	Rosalie Washington has become a presence at the Gospel Tent playing her tambourine with enthusiasm.
Rosie Ledet	4/28	FDD	11:20a	Known as the Zydeco Sweetheart, singer-accordionist Ledet has long been zydeco’s premier female bandleader. She’s also a master of the lyrical double entendre, as evinced by her local hit “I’m Gonna Take Care of Your Dog.”
Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings	4/25	BLU	5:45p	Blues and rock slide guitarist from Redding, California. Rogers has recorded with many artists including Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Carlos Santana, Steve Miller and Ray Manzarek. In 2010 Rogers suffered a heart attack on stage during a concert in Guerneville, California. The Delta Rhythm Kings include drummer Kevin Hayes and bassist Steve Ehrmann.
Rumba Buena	4/28	CON	12:25	This popular New Orleans Latin band is a 12-piece group with four singers, four percussionists, horns and rhythm to spare.
Ruthie Foster	4/25	FDD	5:30p	Singer, songwriter and guitarist of blues and folk music. Often compared to Bonnie Raitt and Aretha Franklin. She has performed with the Allman Brothers Band, the Blind Boys of Alabama and Warren Haynes.
Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition	5/3	FDD	11:15a	From the Westbank of New Orleans, Ryan and Brendan Foret grew up playing music alongside their older relatives. They started playing as the Foret Tradition in the late ‘90s, with Ryan on bass and Brandon on guitar. The music is swamp pop (think of Johnny Allen, Warren Storm and Tommy McClain) but in their vocals, you can also hear the influence of singers like Otis Redding and the whole canon of Southern soul music.
Samantha Fish	5/2	FS	1:30	This Kansas City guitar-slinger was originally perched on the bluesy side of classic rock. Her early albums included Rolling Stones and Steve Miller Band covers. Yet she’s got far more interesting on her last couple of releases exploring roadhouse rock. Samantha Fish is a frequent big winner at OffBeat’s Best of the Beat Awards.
Samara Joy	5/4	AM	1p	Interviewed by Karen Celestan.
Samara Joy	5/4	JAZ	4:10p	Jazz singer from a musical family in New York City. Her grandparents were founders of the gospel group, the Savettes, and her father was a vocalist and bassist with Andrae Crouch. She won the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition and has performed with Christian McBride and Bill Charlap. She has won numerous awards including two Grammy’s.
Savoy Family Cajun Band	4/26	FDD	1:40p	Marc and Ann Savoy have done as much as anyone to celebrate and preserve Cajun music and culture. This group finds the couple with their sons Wilson (of Pine Leaf Boys) and Joel.
Selwyn Birchwood	4/27	BLU	4:15p	Blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter from Tampa. He is known for his power and precision which is reminiscent Buddy Guy. A gritty vocalist and powerhouse guitarist he invented the description of “electric swamp funkin’ blues.”
Seminoles and Young Brave Hunters Mardi Gras Indians	5/2	J&H	11:15a	Big Chief Demond Melancon leads the Young Seminole Hunters, taking it to the streets for decades as a part of the Black Masking Indian culture of New Orleans.
Seminoles and Young Brave Hunters Mardi Gras Indians	5/5	PAR	1:50p	Big Chief Demond Melancon leads the Young Seminole Hunters, taking it to the streets for decades as a part of the Black Masking Indian culture of New Orleans.
Seratones	4/28	FS	11:20a	American soul rock band formed in Shreveport, Louisiana in 2013. The group's original line-up consisted of AJ Haynes (vocals, guitar), Travis Stewart (guitar), Adam Davis (bass guitar), Tyran Coker (keyboards) and Jesse Gabriel (drums).
Shades of Praise New Orleans Interracial Gospel Choir	5/3	GOS	1:55p	This gospel choir is integrated across race, gender and denomination, and had its first scheduled performance on September 12, 2001. They’ve since been dedicated to spreading a message of hope.
Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs	4/26	CON	1:30p	Jazz-funk-hip-hop trumpeter Allen resists categorization, having performed with Willie Nelson and written the local anthem “Meet Me on Frenchmen Street.” He was awarded Best Trumpeter at the 2019 Best of the Beat Awards.
Shawan Rice	4/25	CON	11:20a	Vocalist from Central Pennsylvania, now living in New Orleans. Her music is a mix of rootsy neo-soul that is influenced by Black American music. She has performed with Grace Potter and George Porter, Jr.
Shawn Williams	4/28	RHY	1:10p	Singer songwriter from New Orleans, calls her music “alt-rocka countrybilly.” She has been nominated for multiple OffBeat Best of the Beat Awards for her albums. She has been compared to Lucinda Williams and Chrissie Hynde. She has performed with Lynn Drury, instrumentalist Dave Easley and the Iguanas.
Sierra Green And The Giants	4/27	BLU	12:25p	Vocalist Sierra Green performs a mix of covers and originals with influences that include Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Bruno Mars and others.
Silver Synthetic	4/28	LAG	2:50p	Garage punk band from New Orleans. Guitarist and songwriter Chris Lyons started the band with drummer Lucas Bogner. They were signed to Jack White’s Third Man Records label in early 2020.
Smitty Dee's Brass Band	5/4	PAR	1:15p	This band was formed in 1991 by former Olympia Brass Band sousaphonist Dimitri Smith. They play regularly at Preservation Hall and on the Creole Queen riverboat.
Smoking Time Jazz Club	5/4	ECO	11:15a	A New Orleans based traditional jazz band reviving the music from the 1920s and 1930s. Expect to hear music from Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday and others. They have been nominated for numerous OffBeat Best of the Beat Awards.
Sonny Gullage and the Blues Groovers	4/26	BLU	11:15a	New Orleans vocalist and pianist Kevin Gullage was born into a musical family. His father Tony played bass with Henry Butler, Carol Fran and others and his brother is hip-hop artist Kr3wcial. Gullage appeared on American Idol with Lionel Richie saying: “You got so much flavor.”
Sonny Landreth	5/4	BLU	4:10p	A thoughtful songwriter and scorching slide guitarist, Landreth can claim Eric Clapton, Jimmy Buffett, John Hiatt and John Mayall as collaborators and fans.
Sons Of Jazz Brass Band	4/25	J&H	2:55p	This local brass band often provides the soundtrack for parades by the Ladies of Unity and Revolution Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs.
Soul Brass Band	5/5	J&H	3:05p	Drummer Derrick Freeman and saxophonist James Martin lead the Soul Brass Band, which was formed in 2015.
Southern University Baton Rouge Jazz Ensemble	5/3	JAZ	11:15a	This student group from the Southern University of Baton Rouge is part of a modern jazz program designed by the late Alvin Batiste.
Sporty's Brass Band	4/27	PAR	12:15p	Sporty’s Brass Band will be parading with the Sudan, Revolution, and Men Buckjumpers Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs.
Spyboy J & Thee Storm Mardi Gras Indians	4/26	J&H	1:45p	Parading Mardi Gras Indians.
Square Dance NOLA	4/28	KID	1:10p	The string band gets kids and grownups moving to the sounds of old-time fiddle tunes and a variety of uptempo blues while caller Dan Wally Baker shouts out invitations to swing yer partner.
St. Joseph the Worker Music Ministry	4/25	GOS	6p	The choir of this New York-based church plays a key role in their community’s daily activities.
St. Mary's Academy Gospel Choir	4/26	GOS	11:45a	All girl Gospel Choir from the New Orleans East school St. Mary’s Academy.
Steel Pulse	5/3	CON	5:35p	Reggae band from Birmingham, England. They are the first non-Jamaican act to win the Grammy Award for best reggae album. The charismatic lead vocalist David Hine plays both electric and acoustic guitar and is a high energy performer.
Stefon Harris & Blackout	5/3	JAZ	5:45p	Jazz vibraphonist and composer from Albany, New York. He has recorded with Charlie Hunter, Steve Turre, Jacky Terrasson, David Sanchez and Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (Christian Scott). His concerts include original compositions “Let’s Take a Trip to the Sky” and “Ellison’s Song” as well as songs from Wayne Shorter and Horace Silver.
Stephen Foster's Foster Family Music Program	5/4	KID	11:30a	No relation to the early American composer, this family foundation is dedicated to music education in New Orleans.
Stephen King and Shaggadelic & Raw Revolution	4/26	CON	11:15a	A Louisiana minister who is also a hip-hop artist and songwriter. His brand of “Christian Gospel Rap” is a blend of hip-hop and R&B. King has performed at the House of Blues Gospel Brunch, Praise Fest and toured with Dee-1.
Stephen Marley	4/25	CON	5:45p	The son of reggae superstar Bob Marley, he has won eight Grammy Awards. He began playing music with his older brother in his band Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers. His song "Hey Baby" features Mos Def.
Stephen Walker N'em Swinging in New Orleans	4/28	ECO	5:55p	Stephen Walker is a songwriter and an Irish riverdance performer. A theatrical show that consists mainly of traditional Irish music.
Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys	5/5	FDD	1:35p	The venerable band is equally capable of playing straight-up Cajun music as they are of going progressive. Some recent gigs have even included a ten-minute jam on Neil Young’s “Down By the River” in French.
Stooges Brass Band	4/28	GEN	11:20a	The Stooges are one of the busiest brass bands on the second line circuit, and one of the best. They've also performed in Pakistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan as musical ambassadors on US Embassy tours, as well as throughout Europe.
Storyville Stompers Brass Band	4/27	J&H	1:50p	The tradition of second line jazz is well embodied by this group, which formed in 1981 and has performed innumerable concerts, parades, riverboat cruises and jazz funerals.
Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots	4/25	BLU	4:20p	Accordionist and harmonica player Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes, who grew up surrounded by blues masters like Sonny Boy Williamson in Arkansas, infuses plenty of R&B into his brand of contemporary zydeco.
Susanne Ortner's Macumba	5/4	RHY	12p	New Orleans based German via Pittsburg clarinetist, saxophonist, and composer. Her love for Brazilian choro, a musical cousin of New Orleans jazz, developed into Susanne Ortner’s Macumba. Pianist Tom McDermott described Ortner is OffBeat: her tone is always impeccable, and she has mastered much of the Brazilian choro vocabulary.”
Sweet Crude	4/26	FS	2:30p	New Orleans indie pop septet Sweet Crude plays an energetic brand of percussion-driven, sparkly rock, often sung in French.
Tab Benoit	5/4	FS	3:50p	Tab Benoit is equally adept at swamp grooves and sizzling blues. As a founder of Voice of the Wetlands, he has also been one of the most outspoken advocates for preserving Louisiana’s imperiled coastal environment.
Tami Neilson	4/28	GEN	4:10p	Country and soul singer songwriter born in Canada now living in New Zealand. Neilson has won multiple awards and was named the Best Female Artist at the New Zealand Music awards for several years. She recorded her song "Beyond the Stars," with Willie Nelson.
TBC Brass Band	4/26	FS	11:15a	If a brass band on Bourbon Street ever stopped you in your tracks, it was probably TBC Brass Band.
Tchefunky Playground	4/25	KID	12:40p	Formerly known as the Swing Setters, singer Jayna Morgan’s spirited new band covers standards, folk tunes and Disney songs with a jazz lilt.
Terence Blanchard featuring the E-Collective & Turtle Island Quartet	5/3	JAZ	4:10p	A New Orleans born trumpeter, pianist and composer was a member of the Lionel Hampton Orchestra and The Jazz Messengers. Blanchard has composed film scores for Spike Lee and the Metropolitan Opera staged Blanchard's second opera “Fire Shut Up in My Bones.” His first opera “Champion” premiered at the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Flow is the name of his Grammy nominated album that featured “Benny’s Tune.” With Herbie Hancock on piano.
Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience ft. Marcella Simien	5/5	BLU	2:50p	One of zydeco’s ambassadors and one of its most energetic performers, are joined by Terrance Simien's daughter Marcella, the Swamp Soul Songstress. Terrance Simien has performed at Jazz Fest for at least the last 31 years.
The Allman Betts Band	4/28	AM	2p	Interviewed by David Fricke.
The Allman Betts Band	4/28	BLU	5:35p	Rock group that includes the sons of three founding members of the Allman Brothers Band, Devon Allman (son of Gregg Allman), Duane Betts (son of Dickey Betts), and Berry Duane Oakley (son of Berry Oakley). The multi-guitar Southern rock jam tradition pioneered by their fathers continues.
The Anointed Jackson Sisters	4/28	GOS	4p	Gospel group from North Carolina. The members of the group are Barbara Jackson-Pope, Marie Jackson-Bell, Carl Ann Darden, Doris Jackson-Toler, Pamela J. Ceesay, Catharina J. Mitchell and Catrina Jones.
The Batiste Brothers: Tribute to Russell Batiste	4/27	CON	1:30p	Drummer, Russell Batiste, Jr. passed away in September 2023 at age 57. Batiste the son of David Batiste of the Batiste Brothers received OffBeat’s Lifetime Achievement Award this last year. Russell played drums for the bands the funky Meters, Papa Grows Funk, and Vida Blue.
The Beach Boys	4/25	GEN	6p	When the Beach Boys played Jazz Fest in 2012 Brian Wilson was front and center with a strong voice and stage presence. However, singer Mike Love, although 82 years old, still maintains his remarkable voice. Even without Brian, it’s a safe bet that their set will rely heavily on the hits “California Girls,” “Sloop John B,” “Good Vibrations” and “Do It Again.”
The Bester Singers	4/25	GOS	1p	A cappella gospel harmonies are the specialty of The Bester Singers, a Slidell, Louisiana-based group. Evangelist Rosa Lee Smooth founded the Smooth Family group three decades ago, and her daughter Cynthia Smooth Plummer now leads the group.
The Betty Shirley Band	5/2	JAZ	11:30a	Jazz vocalist Betty Shirley performs traditional New Orleans classics and jazz standards. Shirley and her band frequently play at the uptown cigar bar Dos Jefes.
The Caesar Brothers Funk Box	4/25	J&H	5:50p	Drummer Rickey and keyboardist Norman Caesar were born and raised in with funk music in uptown New Orleans. Related to the Nevilles by marriage—Cyril’s wife, Gaynielle Neville, is their aunt—the Caesar Brothers’ musical roots—including Mardi Gras Indian rhythms—run deep in their sound.
The Chosen Ones Brass Band	4/27	PAR	3p	The rock-steady members of the nine-piece Chosen Ones bring a hip hop-infused, high-energy style to traditional New Orleans backbeats and horn sections
The City of Love Music & Worship Arts Choir	4/27	GOS	2:50p	Singers from New Orleans' City of Love ministry perform as part of the group's arts focus.
The Cole Williams Band	5/2	CON	12:40p	Williams is a Jamaican American singer songwriter composer and percussionist. Known as the Grande Dame of R&B, Williams is also a WWOZ host and actress.
The Crybabies	4/25	RHY	4:45p	From New Orleans, The Crybabies are five vocalist in four-part harmony. They play banjo and guitar and have performed at the Howlin’ Wolf and many other New Orleans venues.
The Desert Nudes	4/25	LAG	4:15p	The Desert Nudes are guitarist Andre Bohren, John Paul Carmody and bassist David Pomerleau. They play a mix of rock, country and cowboy songs. The band often includes a drummer as well.
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band	4/28	FS	2:05p	The Dirty Dozen Brass Band was formed in 1977 by Benny Jones. The band has continued to evolve and won OffBeat’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Music at the Best of the Beat Awards in 2020.
The Dynamic Smooth Family of Slidell	4/25	GOS	1p	A cappella gospel harmonies are the specialty of this group based in Slidell, Louisiana. Evangelist Rosa Lee Smooth founded the Dynamic Smooth Family group three decades ago, and her daughter Cynthia Smooth Plummer now leads the group.
The Electrifying Crown Seekers	5/2	GOS	12:05p	Keep an ear peeled for this Marrero, Louisiana-based group's rendition of "Walk Around Heaven," featuring a soloist whose falsetto voice won't preclude him from topping out on the tune's highest-register notes.
The Gospel Inspirations of Boutte	5/2	GOS	2:40p	These Gospel Tent regulars, formed in 1979 by David Diggs Jr. and Kevin Drake, perform music of the spirit. Not related to the local Boutté singing family, the ensemble's name derives from their hometown of Boutte, Louisiana.
The Gospel Soul of Irma Thomas	4/27	GOS	4p	If you heard 1993’s Walk Around Heaven, you know how stirring Thomas can be as a gospel singer. She has a personal rule against singing gospel during a secular set, but her sacred side feeds into everything the Soul Queen of New Orleans sings.
The Headhunters featuring Bill Summers, Donald Harrison, Jr. & Mike Clark	4/25	J&H	4:15p	The Headhunters are a jazz fusion band formed by Herbie Hancock in 1973. The original band’s lineup included Louisiana native percussionist Bill Summers, who is also performing at the Fest with Jazalsa. Summers is joined by drummer Mike Clark, a past member of the Headhunters, and saxophonist Donald Harrison Jr.
The Hoot-n-Holler Inn	4/27	KID	3p	The Hoot-n-Holler Inn is an artist-run workspace in New Orleans with a focus on providing unique art.
The Hot Plates	5/5	ECO	12:25p	A New Orleans traditional jazz band featuring Dwayne Burns on trumpet and vocals, Jory Woodis on clarinet, Steve Detroy on piano, Cody Coulon on drums and JD Haenni on bass.
The Iceman Special	4/25	FS	11:20a	The Iceman Special is 4-piece outfit transplanted from the swamps of Louisiana. They combine a sound of dirty funk and delicate groove with elements of disco and rock and roll to create danceable jams with plenty of edge and substance. Screeching yet smooth guitars, wandering yet punchy bass lines, electronic synth samples, driving drum beats and powerful vocals form one a kind soundscapes.
The Iguanas	4/28	FDD	1:40p	With Tex-Mex rock as their base, the Iguanas can swing freely into jazz, country, garage and Caribbean music.
The Jazz St. Louis All-Stars	5/4	JAZ	11:15a	New Orleans born saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, and educator, Victor Goines, is the President & Chief Executive Officer of Jazz St. Louis. “Jazz is alive and everywhere,” Goines said, “and we want people to see this St. Louis for what it is.”
The John Mahoney Little Band featuring Meryl Zimmerman	4/25	JAZ	12:20p	Trombonist, pianist and Loyola music professor Mahoney leads this large modern jazz ensemble, featuring a slew of the city’s top horn players including vocalist Meryl Zimmerman.
The Johnson Extension	4/27	GOS	5:15p	New Orleans spiritual leader and matriarch Rev. Lois Dejean leads four generations of family members in sacred song.
The Jones Sisters	4/26	GOS	5:15p	Grade school-aged sisters Kayla, Kiera, Dalia and Dejon Jones comprise this gospel quartet, which first performed when the youngest sister was only two.
The Killers	4/26	FS	5:30p	Rock band from Las Vegas. They are considered one of the biggest rock bands of the 21st century, selling more than 28 million records, and headlining venues such as Madison Square Garden and Wembley Stadium.
The Knockaz Brass Band	4/28	PAR	3p	Formed in 2014, the band specializes in New Orleans second line arrangements.
The Lady Pigeon Town Steppers SAPCs	4/25	PAR	4p	Based way (way) Uptown in the Leonidas neighborhood, this club's annual Sunday parade follows a unique route.
The Lee Boys	5/3	AM	2:15p	Interviewed by Bryan Wagner.
The Lee Boys	5/3	FDD	4:25p	A funk and gospel band based out of Miami, Florida. The band plays in the Sacred Steel tradition mixing funk and gospel. They are similar to Robert Randolph & the Family Band.
The Legendary Rocks Of Harmony	5/3	GOS	12:05p	New Orleans gospel in its purest form, this all-male group has been singing praises and spirituals for a half-century.
The Louis Armstrong Camp 30th Anniversary Celebration featuring Donald Harrison Jr.	4/28	JAZ	1:30p	The Louis Armstrong Camp is a jazz education program developing the next generation of jazz artists. Many musicians attended the camp including Jon Batiste, Trombone Shorty, Joe Dyson, and many others. Saxophonist and composer, Donald Harrison Jr. is the artistic director. Joining him are Wycliffe Gordon and Davell Crawford.
The Mid-City Aces	5/2	FDD	11:20a	The Mid-City Aces are accordionist Cameron Dupuy, his father, guitarist Michael Dupuy and fiddler Gina Forsyth.
The N'awlins D'awlins Baby Dolls	4/28	PAR	1:40p	For more than a century, groups of Black women in New Orleans have worn short dresses, bloomers, and bonnets as a distinctive masquerade for Mardi Gras. Parade in the Economy Hall Tent.
The New Groove Brass Band	4/25	PAR	12:15p	Brass band from New Orleans.
The New Orleans Classic Recording Revue featuring The Dixie Cups, Wanda Rouzan, Clarence "Frogman" Henry, Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, and a Tribute to Jean Knight	4/25	GEN	3p	This annual revue (clearly copied from OffBeat’s Best of the Beat Award show) remains the only place to catch some of the originals of local R&B. Expect to hear essentials like “Chapel of Love,” “Carnival Time,” “Ain’t Got No Home” and the Rouzan Sisters’ “Man of War” direct from the sources. Jean Knight “Mr. Big Stuff” passed away in 2023.
The Palm Court Jazz Band	5/5	ECO	11:15a	The house band from the Palm Court brings their brand of traditional New Orleans jazz to the Fest. Lars Edegran leads the ensemble.
The Paulin Brothers Traditional Brass Band	5/5	ECO	4:20p	Ernest “Doc” Paulin founded this band in the 1920s; his sons now perform strictly traditional brass band music, complete with the requisite black-and-white uniforms and spiffy white caps.
The Pfister Sisters	5/3	ECO	4:30p	Inspired by the close harmonies and lively personalities of New Orleans’ Boswell Sisters, the Pfister Sisters are all about the ‘30s in both sound and look. Expect to hear the Andrews Sisters’ best-known songs, particularly their 1941 hit "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy."
The Radiators	5/5	GEN	1:50p	The quintessential local rock band, the Rads ceremoniously quit the road ten years ago, and leader Ed Volker has stuck to his guns about staying put in New Orleans. Their annual reunion/anniversary shows at Tipitina’s have since become the stuff of legend. They even released a new album in 2016, Welcome to the Monkey House, which has no fewer than five monkey-themed songs.
The RamBull Rompers	5/3	RHY	1:10p	New Orleans based duo, featuring multi-instrumentalist songwriters Rose Cangelosi and Natalie Mae Palms. They sing and play guitar, banjo and piano performing folk, country and pop songs.
The Revelers	4/25	FDD	11:15a	An Acadian supergroup made up of founding members of Jazz Fest perennials the Red Stick Ramblers and the Pine Leaf Boys.
The Revivalists	4/26	FS	3:50p	Long before they became rock stars, the Revivalists were performing like they were, swinging for the rafters when they still had early-morning Jazz Fest slots. Their efforts were rewarded with a nationwide hit, “Wish I Knew You,” in 2015. Last year front man David Shaw became ill and had to cancel.
The RiverBenders	5/4	RHY	3:30p	Roots/Americana Quartet from New Orleans. Members included Aaron Wilkinson (Honey Island Swamp Band), Jake Eckert (New Orleans Suspects) and Myles Weeks (James Hunter, Andrew Duhon), showcasing three premier songwriters and performers.
The Robert Cray Band	4/27	BLU	5:45p	The man who almost single-handedly resuscitated blues in the ’80s returns to grace Fest stages with his winning combination of Southern-Soul vocals, twangy Texas guitar, and deep lyrical confession. This five-time Grammy winner has played with Clapton and the Vaughan brothers and Buddy Guy and God knows who else, and if that all means anything to you, you’ve probably been with him since “Smoking Gun.” A master of smooth modern blues.
The Rolling Stones	5/2	FS	5p	Hopefully they won’t cancel this time around. The world’s greatest rock band is still a fantastic live act. Even at their age, Mick Jagger (79), Keith Richard (78) and Ron Wood (75), they are still a gas, gas, gas. The 1966 song “Out of Time” never performed live, has been part of the set along with “Street Fighting Man” “19th Nervous Breakdown” “Get Off My Cloud” “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” and “Gimmie Shelter.” Jagger’s voice is still strong, and the guitars cut through with raw power.
The Roots of Music Marching Crusaders	5/5	PAR	3:30p	Rebirth snare drum player Derrick Tabb’s program aims to support, teach, and protect at-risk youth through music education while preserving and promoting New Orleans’ musical heritage. Songwriter Ani DiFranco is on the board of directors.
The Roots of Music Marching Crusaders	5/5	KID	3:50p	Rebirth snare drum player Derrick Tabb’s program aims to support, teach, and protect at-risk youth through music education while preserving and promoting New Orleans’ musical heritage. Songwriter Ani DiFranco is on the board of directors.
The RRAAMS	4/27	KID	4:15p	The River Road African American Museum Society in Donaldsonville presents an educational program for kids.
The Rumble ft. Chief Joseph Boudreaux, Jr	5/4	CON	12:40p	The Rumble distills classic Mardi Gras Indian funk with brass band music and contemporary popular music, bringing forth a pure New Orleans product of our time. They were nominated for a Grammy award for their album Live at the Maple Leaf.
The Russell Welch Hot Quartet	4/25	RHY	3:30p	A New Orleans based guitarist and composer. He is considered one of the finest Django style players in the world. Welch has been frequently nominated at OffBeat’s Best of the Beat Awards he remains the most sought after guitarist in New Orleans.
The Sarah Quintana Band	4/25	LAG	11:30a	Singer songwriter from New Orleans. Her band features Rex Gregory, Jason Jurzak, Rose Cangelosi and Chris Beros-Hagis. Leyla McCalla, Louis Michot and Corey Ledet are frequent guests. You will hear music from the ’60s, Cajun covers, French blues and upbeat originals.
The Shanks	5/3	KID	12:40p	Country funk band from New Orleans, that includes Joe Gelini on drums from Cha Wah.
The Soul Rebels	5/3	CON	4:05p	An object in motion stays in motion. For the Soul Rebels, that’s been an unspoken mantra since the band formed in 1991. Borne from the wellspring of traditional brass and marching bands, with a goal of becoming the standard bearer for performing popular music through horns and drums, the Soul Rebels have moved in a consistently impressive trajectory for nearly three decades. They are probably the local brass band most open to hip hop and other nontraditional influences as their album Poetry in Motion demonstrates. As founding member and snare drummer Lumar Leblanc says, “Throw whatever you want at us; we’ll be able to play it.”
The Tennessee Mass Choir	5/5	GOS	3:50p	Grammy nominated music producer Jason Clark leads this choir from Lakeland, Tennessee.
The Uptown Ruler Cyril Neville	5/3	CON	2:40p	In addition to stints playing with the Meters and the Neville Brothers, reggae-loving percussionist and singer Cyril Neville has helmed funk outfit the Uptown Allstars and conducted a successful solo career.
The Wallflowers	5/5	FDD	5:30p	Rock group headed by Bob Dylan’s son Jakob Dylan, a multi-instrumentalist and singer. The Wallflowers have won two Grammy Awards, and their song “One Headlight” was named by Rolling Stone as one of the 100 Greatest Pop Songs.
The Walls Group	4/26	AM	1:30p	Interviewed by Joyce Jackson.
The Walls Group	4/26	GOS	4:15p	Urban contemporary gospel quartet from Houston. The group consists of four siblings: two sisters, Rhea Walls and Ahjah Walls, and two brothers, Darrel Walls and Alic "Paco" Walls.
The Zion Harmonizers	5/4	GOS	1p	This venerable group has been a Jazz Fest favorite since the beginning. The gospel group’s history goes back to 1939, when the original lineup was formed in the Zion City neighborhood of New Orleans.
Tim Laughlin	5/5	ECO	3:05p	Clarinetist Laughlin's compositions fit within the classic traditional jazz idiom, but his skill in bringing old-time New Orleans jazz into the 21st century gives the songs a more modern feel. He was the first New Orleans clarinetist to write and record an entire album of originals.
Tin Men	4/25	BLU	11:15a	The band includes Alex McMurray, Matt Perrine and Washboard Chaz.
T'Monde	4/26	FDD	11:15a	A trio of Cajun musicians—Kelli Jones-Savoy on fiddle, Drew Simon on accordion and Megan Brown on guitar—mines regional traditions and each members’ own creativity.
Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand	5/5	RHY	2:25p	Tom McDermott, a virtuoso pianist whose skill and deep knowledge of music history allows him to play everything from New Orleans jazz and blues to Caribbean and classical music, is joined by singer and saxophonist Aurora Nealand. Nealand and McDermott never cared too much about musical boundaries, so expect their set list to be eclectic. On their album Live At Luthjen’s, you will find Chopin, Carole King, Duke Ellington and a handful of obscurities.
Tommy McLain & C.C. Adcock	5/2	BLU	2:15p	Singer songwriter and classic swamp pop singer, Tommy McLain’s ballad “Sweet Dreams” was released in 1966. Fifty-six years later the 82-year-old singer is joined by Lafayette songwriter and producer C.C. Adcock. McLain’s latest album features collaborations with Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe.
Tommy Sancton's New Orleans Legacy Band	4/28	ECO	11:15a	This clarinetist served as Time magazine’s Paris bureau chief for 22 years. As a child, he took music lessons from Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s George Lewis, an experience he documents in the book Song for My Fathers: A New Orleans Story in Black and White.
Tonia Scott and the Anointed Voices	5/3	GOS	1p	Primarily comprised of women, this local gospel choir has become a Jazz Fest regular.
Tonya Boyd-Cannon	4/28	CON	1:40p	This New Orleans-based soulful singer boasts a powerful contralto voice. Her delivery is sharp yet inspirational, contemporary and authentic. In 2015, she had a near-winning run on The Voice.
Toronzo Cannon	4/28	BLU	4:05p	Singer songwriter and blues guitarist Toronzo Cannon grew up on the South Side of Chicago. His influences include Albert Collins, B.B. King, Buddy Guy and Jimi Hendrix. His album The Chicago Way was nominated for a Blues Music Award.
Tower of Power	5/5	JAZ	5:30p	R&B and funk-based band and horn section, originating in Oakland, California. Tower's horn section has recorded with Otis Redding, Aaron Neville, Aerosmith, Bonnie Raitt, David Sanborn, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Labelle, Huey Lewis, Little Feat, Heart, Michelle Shocked, Paula Abdul, Santana and Stevie Nicks.
Treme Brass Band	4/27	ECO	12:30p	Led by Benny Jones, the Treme Brass Band is one of the longest-running traditional brass bands in town. The Treme Brass Band contributed to the Carnival repertoire with “Gimme My Money Back.”
Treme Sidewalk Steppers and Lady & Men Rollers SA&PCs	4/26	PAR	2:40p	Social aid and pleasure club parade from Treme.
Trevarri	5/2	JAZ	12:55p	Saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger, born in Shreveport now living in New Orleans. His influences include John Coltrane and Miles Davis. In 2021 he became a member of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and has worked with Terrance Blanchard, Branford Marsalis and PJ Morton.
Tribute to Al Hirt featuring Wendell Brunious, Doyle Cooper and Kevin Ray Clark	4/26	ECO	3:05p	Trumpeter Wendell Brunious played regularly with Lionel Hampton, Linda Hopkins and Sammy Rimington and with the Preservation Hall Jazz. His tribute to New Orleans trumpeter Al Hirt, who received a Grammy award for his version of Allen Toussaint’s “Java,” is joined by trumpeters Doyle Cooper and Kevin Ray Clark.
Tribute to Sweet Emma Barrett featuring Yolanda Robinson and Kiki Chapman with the Lars Edegran Band	5/3	ECO	3:10p	“Sweet Emma” Barrett was a self-taught jazz pianist and singer who worked with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and other bands. She passed away in 1983. The Lars Edegran Band with vocalists Yolanda Robinson and Kiki Chapman present “The Bell Gal and Her Dixieland Boys Music.”
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue	5/5	FS	5:35p	One of the current kings of New Orleans music, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews can do everything from sexy old-school soul to heady jazz excursions to full-throttle dance workouts drawing both from hip hop and local traditions. Since he took over the closing Acura slot from the Neville Brothers, he’s been sure to include music from them and other local touchstones in his sets.
Trombone Shorty Academy	4/28	KID	4:15p	The Trombone Shorty Academy at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation educates the next generation of musically gifted students. Students are fully immersed in the history and key influencers of New Orleans music, while preparing for ensemble performances under the instruction of accomplished musicians.
Trout Fishing in America	4/28	KID	3p	The guitar duo of Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet has been performing together for over 40 years. They’ve received four Grammy nominations and are considered one of the 100 most influential independent artists of the past 15 years.
Trumpet Mafia	4/28	JAZ	2:50p	Skilled local trumpeter Ashlin Parker, a member of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, brings a hip hop sensibility to the modern jazz-rooted approach of his forward-thinking, multi-trumpet ensemble.
Tuba Skinny	4/26	AM	2:30p	Interviewed by Bruce Raeburn.
Tuba Skinny	4/26	ECO	4:25p	This band of New Orleans street musicians specialize in traditional jazz, Depression-era blues and spirituals. They are frequent Best of the Beat Award winners.
Tubad	5/3	RHY	4:45p	From Chicago, now living in New Orleans, Tubad is a rapper, producer and multi-instrumentalist. He has worked with Fox's Empire and MTV's Are You The One. If you’re curious about hip-hop tuba and sexy trumpet playing don’t miss Tubad.
Tulane BAM Ensemble	4/26	JAZ	11:15a	Students from Tulane University Newcomb Department of Music, led by pianist Jesse McBride.
Tyron Benoit Band	4/28	LAG	4:05p	OffBeat’s Brett Milano declared that Tyron Benoit’s debut album was the best swamp-rock album ever to open with a Cure cover. Benoit (the brother of Tab Benoit) was a Marine during Desert Storm and a working actor in New York, but chooses to stay in music.
Tyronne Foster & The Arc Singers	4/28	GOS	2p	These Jazz Fest regulars formed in 1987 when Tyronne G. Foster started working with the St. Joan of Arc Youth and Young Adult Choir. In 1992, they opened their ranks to singers from all denominations.
Undefeated Divas and Gents The Sudan, Original Men Pigeon Town Steppers, and New Generation SA&PCs	5/4	PAR	2:10p	Social aid and pleasure club parades.
UNO Jazz Studies Allstars	5/5	JAZ	11:15a	Student group from the University of New Orleans’ jazz program, which was established by Ellis Marsalis in 1989.
Uptown Swingers, Westbank Steppers, Big Nine, and Valley of Silent Men SA&PCs	4/27	PAR	12:30p	Social aid and pleasure club parades.
Val & Love Alive Mass Choir	5/5	GOS	1:50p	Few things sound more spirited than 100 school-age kids singing praises. Valentine Bemiss-Williams directs this large choir.
Vampire Weekend	4/27	GEN	5:30p	Rock band from New York with lead vocalist and guitarist Ezra Koenig, drummer Chris Tomson, and bassist Chris Baio. Their album Modern Vampires of the City was recognized by Rolling Stone as one of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
Victor Atkins Quintet	4/27	JAZ	12:20p	Pianist from Selma, Alabama now living in New Orleans. He began playing with Delfeayo Marsalis and was a member of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. He has performed with Elvin Jones, Freddie Hubbard, Aaron Neville, Nnenna Freelon, Brian Blade, Lalah Hathaway, and Nicholas Payton.
Victor Campbell	4/27	JAZ	2:45p	Jazz pianist from Cuba now living in New Orleans. Influenced by Gonzolo Rubalcaba, Campbell’s first introduction to New Orleans music was when Wynton Marsalis brought his band to Cuba. Campbell in says: “Now when I play Cuban music, I try to put a little New Orleans in it too.”
Victor Campbell	4/27	RHY	4:45p	Jazz pianist from Cuba now living in New Orleans. Influenced by Gonzolo Rubalcaba, Campbell’s first introduction to New Orleans music was when Wynton Marsalis brought his band to Cuba. Campbell in says: “Now when I play Cuban music, I try to put a little New Orleans in it too.”
Victor Goines	5/5	JAZ	12:20p	Jazz saxophonist and clarinetist from New Orleans. Goines was the director of the jazz program at Juilliard and has been a member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and the Wynton Marsalis Septet. He has collaborated with many musicians including Terence Blanchard, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Ray Charles, Bo Diddley, Bob Dylan, B.B. King, Lenny Kravitz, Branford Marsalis, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Wonder.
Voices of Femme Fatale	4/26	GOS	6:05p	The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale was founded in 2013 for social purposes for women to establish ties of friendship of its members and the promotion of good fellowship.
Voices of Peter Claver	5/4	GOS	12:05p	This adult choir is based at St. Peter Claver Church on St. Philip Street in New Orleans.
Voices of Pride Edna Karr High School	4/26	GOS	3:10p	Edna Karr High School is a public school on the West Bank of New Orleans. The Voices of Pride is led by choir director Senais Edwards. The choir is noted for their Christmas concerts and is often featured at Celebration in the Oaks.
Warren Easton Charter High School Gospel Choir	4/26	GOS	2:20p	This New Orleans school was founded in 1843 as a Boys High School. It was the first school in Louisiana that was formed to educate the working-class. Actress Sandra Bullock adopted the school donating thousands of dollars.
Washitaw Nation and Young Cherokee Mardi Gras Indians	4/27	PAR	2:15p	This Mardi Gras Indian tribe is named in honor of Indingenous inhabitants of North America.
Water Seed	5/5	FS	11:20a	Keen to steer clear of the genre label “neo-soul,” the band’s five to eight members create the thick, rich sonic fabric only true soul groups possess. Perhaps R&B is a more appropriate label for their sound—original R&B, that is.
Watson Memorial Teaching Ministries Mass Choir	5/4	GOS	2:50p	Based in Algiers and the Garden District, these singers are led by Pastor Tom Watson.
Wayne Toups	4/27	FS	1:50p	Wayne Toups is a native of Crwoley, Louisiana, whose long-running band Zydecajun blurs the lines between Cajun, zydeco, and larger-than-life arena rock. Li’l Band O’ Gold member C.C. Adcock put it best around the time his band played with Robert Plant: “Hell, we’ve opened for Wayne Toups and he is bigger than Led Zeppelin where we come from.”
Wendell Brunious & the New Orleans All Stars	4/28	ECO	4:35p	Trumpeter Brunious took over as the leader of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band in 1987 and remained a Hall regular for many years. Brunious has played regularly with Lionel Hampton, Linda Hopkins and Sammy Rimington.
Widespread Panic	4/25	FS	4:30p	Athens’ famous neo-hippies return to Jazz Fest. They replaced Fleetwood Mac who replaced the ailing Rolling Stones in 2019. They perform Southern rock, blues-rock, progressive rock and funk. They have been compared to other jam bands such as the Grateful Dead and Phish.
Wild Mohicans and Buffalo Hunters Mardi Gras Indians	5/3	PAR	1:30p	The Buffalo Hunters tribe is led by Big Chief Spoon.
Wild Tchoupitoulas and Semolian Warriors Mardi Gras Indians	5/3	PAR	2:30p	Allen Toussaint recorded the original eponymous album by this tribe of Mardi Gras Indians, led by Big Chief Jolly. Today, their call and response remain influenced by that early funk-steeped disc, which featured appearances by members of The Meters and the Neville Brothers.
Wimberly Family Gospel Singers	5/5	GOS	11:15a	The Wimberly family from Marrero, Louisiana, have been singing and praising God nearly 40 years. They have been a regular at Jazz Fest.
Women of Class, Lady Prince of Wales, and Men of Class SA&PCs	5/3	PAR	4:30p	Founded in 1928, Prince of Wales is among the oldest parade clubs in New Orleans.
Wycliffe Gordon	4/27	ECO	3:10p	Jazz trombonist, arranger, composer, band leader, and music educator from Waynesboro, Georgia. Gordon has worked with Wynton Marsalis and has conducted the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
Xeno Moonflower	5/4	RHY	4:45p	Singer songwriter and guitarist, Xeno Moonflower, a native of Baltimore has made New Orleans his home. He has a rick vocal tone with a soulful reggae style reminiscent of Bob Marley.
Young Audiences Performing Arts Showcase	5/3	KID	11:30a	This top arts education and integration program offers a review of its latest work.
Young Eagles and Young Magnolias Mardi Gras Indians	5/4	PAR	3:15p	Mardi Gras Indian parades.
Young Fellaz Brass Band	5/3	PAR	3:10p	One of the city’s newer brass bands, the Young Fellaz add plenty of youthful swagger to traditional brass band instrumentation. They are participating in the Jazz Funeral for Dr. John.
Young Generation, 8th Ward Black Seminoles, and Uptown Warriors Mardi Gras Indians	4/28	PAR	12:15p	The 8th Ward Black Seminoles tribe was led by Cyril “Big Chief Iron Horse” Green until his unexpected death in 2013.
Young Guardians of the Flame and Congo Kids	5/4	KID	1:50p	Big Queen Cherice Harrison Nelson, cofounder of the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame, tailors this educational look at Black Indian culture to a kids' audience.
Young Men Olympian Jr. Benevolent Association	4/28	PAR	1:30p	Considered the oldest active benevolent association in New Orleans, the Young Men Olympians Benevolent Association is not a social aid and pleasure club but strictly a charitable organization.
Young Pinstripe Brass Band	4/26	J&H	12:25p	Formed in 2009 and led by fourth-generation musician Herbert McCarver IV, the group puts a funk and hip-hop spin on the brass band sound.
Yusa Cuban Soul Band	4/28	LAG	12:35p	Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer born in Havana now residing in New Orleans. Yusa is often compared with Tracy Chapman.
Yusa Cuban Soul Band	4/28	RHY	4:45p	Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer born in Havana now residing in New Orleans. Yusa is often compared with Tracy Chapman.
Yvette Landry & the Jukes	5/4	FDD	11:15a	Singer/guitarist Yvette Landry is part of the Cajun supergroup Bonsoir Catin, and her own sets are solid, swinging honky tonk with Richard Comeaux playing pedal steel guitar.
Zachary Richard	5/3	FDD	1:40p	Zachary Richard is a singer-songwriter from Lafayette. His idiosyncratic fusion of rock and Cajun elements has made him a regional treasure and have taken him to different musical destinations over the years.
Zigaboo Modeliste and the Funk Revue	4/26	GEN	12:45p	The Funk Revue with Ivan Neville, Tony Hall, Ian Neville, George Porter Jr. and Zigaboo Modeliste the closest thing to a full-fledged Meters set.
Zulu Gospel Male Ensemble	5/3	GOS	11:15a	Local New Orleans gospel group performs gospel music through an R&B and soul filter.

 

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