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Jazz & Heritage Foundation Purchases Matassa’s Original J&M Recording Studio
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, owner of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, has purchased Cosimo Matassa’s original J&M Recording Studios for $2.3 million. The building is […]
Cheech & Chong Bring Cannabis Culture and Jazz Vibes to New Orleans
The legendary duo Cheech & Chong are proud to announce that their popular hemp-derived beverages – High & DryTM THC Seltzers and High TeaTM THC Teas – are now officially […]
Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr. and The Wild Magnolias to Release New Album in June
Culture bearer Chief Bo Dollis Jr. will release his newest track “Young Time Indians/Indian Red,” from his upcoming album with The Wild Magnolias, Chip Off the Old Block, out June […]
DJ Questlove Coming to The Dew Drop Inn
Questlove will host an event at the Dew Drop Inn on Friday, April 25 at 9 p.m. Academy Award-winning filmmaker, drummer, DJ, producer, director, culinary entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling […]
Big Freedia Channels Gospel Roots with New Single ‘Sunday Best’
Big Freedia continues to expand her sonic universe with the release of “Sunday Best,” a vibrant, soul-laced track that blends the energy of her signature style with the uplift of […]
Jon Batiste Among Luminaries Honored in Upcoming Met Gala
Jon Batiste will take part in this year’s Met Gala as a member of a newly revived Host Committee, returning to support The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Costume Institute […]
Mardi Gras Records Reimagines Classic with ‘I’m Feeling Good!’ Remix
Mardi Gras Records announced in a press release the release of “I’m Feeling Good!” (Big Chief Remix) which is a reimagining of Professor Longhair’s 1965 Mardi Gras anthem “Big Chief.” […]
OffBeat & AEG Present Arcade Fire at Saenger Theatre April 25
Arcade Fire and AEG have announced that the band will perform at Saenger Theatre on Friday, April 25. Arcade Fire’s upcoming performance comes with a philanthropic twist. In partnership with […]
Rare 1970 Jazz Fest Footage to Screen at New Orleans Jazz Museum
Friends of the Cabildo will host a special screening of rare 16mm film footage from the first-ever New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on Wednesday, April 23. The event, part […]
Annie Moran Debuts Mural-Inspired Watercolor During Jazz Fest Milestone
As Jazz Fest season unfolds in New Orleans, artist Annie Moran marks five years as a featured participant in the city’s flagship cultural celebration. This year, she unveils a new […]