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.
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.
'Live in New Orleans' finally saw Maze featuring Frankie Beverly's capture their electrifying live shows on record.
An appreciation of the Soul Queen of New Orleans by her longtime collaborator Scott Billington.
The acclaimed doc debuted at the 2019 New Orleans Film Festival and received an Award of Excellence at the IndieFest Film Festival.
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.
In November 1975, a 26-year old with an increasingly sophisticated taste for blue-eyed soul unveiled his second solo album.
Cash Money Records’ big-screen foray starred a trove of Southern hip-hop stars, including Lil Wayne, Birdman, and Juvenile.
Louis Armstrong’s birthday has been the source of much confusion over the years.
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.
20 June’s all-star ‘Round Midnight Preserves’ live-stream will provide support to the Preservation Hall Musical Collective, amid COVID-19.
The label’s co-founders, who put Southern hip-hop on the map, are giving back to their hometown amid the COVID-19 crisis.
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.
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.
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.
