Louis Armstrong News & Features
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Features10 months agoLetter From New Orleans: Celebrating Soul Queen Irma Thomas
An appreciation of the Soul Queen of New Orleans by her longtime collaborator Scott Billington.
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In-Depth10 months ago
New Orleans Music: From Mardi Gras To The Meters… And All That Jazz
New Orleans music has a rich history. Whether you’re in town for Mardi Gras, or seeking authentic jazz performances, it’s the gift that keeps on giving.
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In-Depth10 months ago
Deconstructing The Love Song: How And Why Love Songs Work
From the first flushes of romance, to heartbreak, loss and lust, the love song puts emotions to words – and music – remaining a core part of our lives.
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Features10 months ago
The Rhythm & Blues Legacy: The Secret History Of Rock And Pop
Fifty songs that were part of rhythm and blues heritage but which didn’t fully find a mainstream audience until they were remade.
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In-Depth10 months ago
Roll Over, Beethoven: Chess Records And The Rock’n’Roll Revolution
One of the greatest independent labels in history, the music of Chess Records still sounds revolutionary.
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Features10 months ago
Louis Armstrong Gets A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Louis Armstrong made his first film in Hollywood in 1930. 30 years later he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Features10 months ago
Best Romantic Comedy Songs: Genre-Defining Tracks
Cannily deployed to create touching moments and forge connections, the best romantic comedy songs have defined iconic romcoms.
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Features10 months ago
Showtime: A History Of The Apollo Theater
Birthing some of the world’s greatest music, the history of New York’s Apollo Theater parallels the evolution of Black American identity.
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Features10 months ago
William Gottlieb: The World’s Greatest Jazz Photographer?
Photographing the great jazz musicians both in public and private, William Gottlieb always managed to capture them with a truth others failed to achieve.
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In-Depth11 months ago
The Sound Of Film Musicals: How Songs Shaped Showbusiness On The Silver Screen
Film musicals, a true American art form, have celebrated freedom in the cinema, self-expression and the pursuit of dreams down life’s yellow brick road.
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Features11 months ago
‘You’re So Fine’: No New Year Blues For Little Walter
Walter Jacobs and his band the Jukes entered Billboard's Most Played In Juke Boxes chart on January 2, 1954 with 'You're So Fine.'
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Features11 months ago
‘From Hello Dolly To Goodbye Charlie’: Bobby Darin’s Old And New Gems
'From Hello Dolly To Goodbye Charlie' took its snappy title from the versions of those songs that bookended the great singer's 1964 album.
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Features11 months ago
Best Christmas Soundtracks: 25 Essential Films For The Holidays
From timeless favourites to new holiday classics, the best Christmas soundtracks will get you in the holiday spirit all season long.
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Features12 months ago
Ma Rainey: The Mother Of The Blues
Ma Rainey was an unapologetic icon and, even decades after her passing, she continues to pave the way for Black expression.
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Features12 months ago
Best Jazz Books: 20 Essential Reads
Far from an exhaustive list of the best jazz books of all time, these are 20 essential title for newcomers and long-term aficionados to seek out.
