New Orleans
Louis Armstrong: The Boy From Back O’ Town’s Birthday
Louis Armstrong’s birthday has been the source of much confusion over the years.
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News5 months agoFamed Rhythm & Blues Star, Writer, Businessman Lloyd Price Dies At 88
Price was a hugely significant figure on the R&B scene in the days leading into the new rock'n'roll craze, with four No.1s in the 1950s.
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Features8 months ago
Best Fats Domino Songs: An Essential Top 20
Not only was he present at the birth of rock’n’roll, but his ability to straddle R&B and pop led to staggering success. Listen to the best Fats Domino songs.
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Features8 months ago‘Live In New Orleans’: Maze feat. Frankie Beverly’s Landmark Live Album
'Live in New Orleans' finally saw Maze featuring Frankie Beverly's capture their electrifying live shows on record.
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Features8 months ago
Letter 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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News10 months ago
‘Up From The Streets: New Orleans: The City Of Music’ Doc Now Available Digitally
The acclaimed doc debuted at the 2019 New Orleans Film Festival and received an Award of Excellence at the IndieFest Film Festival.
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News11 months ago
Trent Reznor, Tedeschi Trucks Band Confirmed for Tipitina’s Livestream Benefit Show
Stars such as Willie Nelson, Ivan Neville and Dinosaur Jr. will also contribute to the virtual show aiming to raise funds for the legendary New Orleans venue.
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Features12 months ago
‘Pressure Drop’: Robert Palmer Gets Soul From New Orleans To Kingston
In November 1975, a 26-year old with an increasingly sophisticated taste for blue-eyed soul unveiled his second solo album.
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News1 year ago
Cash Money’s ‘Baller Blockin’ Soundtrack Set For 20th-Anniversary Reissue
Cash Money Records’ big-screen foray starred a trove of Southern hip-hop stars, including Lil Wayne, Birdman, and Juvenile.
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News1 year ago
Hear Jon Batiste’s Anthemic New Single, ‘We Are’
The ‘Late Show’ bandleader and activist is joined by New Orleans’ St. Augustine High School Marching 100 and the Gospel Soul Children on the poignant title track from his forthcoming album.
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News1 year ago
Beck, Elvis Costello Among Acts For Preservation Hall Benefit
20 June’s all-star ‘Round Midnight Preserves’ live-stream will provide support to the Preservation Hall Musical Collective, amid COVID-19.
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News1 year ago
Cash Money Records Covers Rent For Hundreds Of New Orleans Residents
The label’s co-founders, who put Southern hip-hop on the map, are giving back to their hometown amid the COVID-19 crisis.
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News1 year ago
Listen To Classic Jazz Fest Sets All Weekend Long
New Orleans’ station WWOZ will present ‘Jazz Festing In Place’ this weekend and next, featuring 51 years of archival sets from Dr John, Irma Thomas, the Neville Brothers and more.
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News2 years ago
Robbie Robertson Confirmed For New Orleans ‘Last Waltz’ Tribute Concert
The star-studded show will also feature Don Was, John Medeski and Ivan Neville, plus members of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Bonerama and the Radiators.
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Artists2 years ago
Fats Domino
Fats Domino was a one-off in an industry full of artists who are ‘likes’ and his music as well as inspiring many other performers has given immense pleasure.
