The first weekend of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival closed on Sunday (April 26) with performances from Burna Boy, Dave Matthews Band, HAIM and The Branford Marsalis Quartet headlining at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly. 

Saturday was filled iconic, high-profile New Orleans musicians such as Irma Thomas, Big Freedia and Tank and the Bangas. The day concluded with the likes of Lil’ Wayne playing with The Roots as his backing band and Harry Connick, Jr.

A day earlier, headliners such as Kacey Musgraves, Gladys Knight and Cheap Trick rocked the various stages at the Fair Grounds.

Local artist and Mardi Gras Indian FlagBoy Giz has performed at Jazz Fest in years past on smaller stages but performed on a larger stage, the Congo Square stage, this year. He said it was a “beautiful thing” to be able to perform on the Congo Square stage on the festivals opening day on Thursday (April 24).

“[I’m] just glad that this festival keeps giving opportunities for young up and coming musicians and even older up and coming musicians,” Giz told Verite News in an interview. “People who get a chance to show off their art form. 

“This festival is beautiful and I’m glad that they included me.”

PHOTOS: Musicians rock the Fair Grounds during weekend one of Jazz Fest

The festival is also a hotspot for local artists selling clothing, paintings and other wares, while the cuisine also attracts tourists and natives alike. 

Local artist and Gentilly native Antoine Smith, who last sold art at the festival in 1996, returned as a vendor for the first time in over 20 years. He said he appreciates the people and ambience found at the festival. 

“Knowing the history of Jazz Fest, I just wanted to be a part of it,” Smith said. “This event always tends to bring a lot of people from all over and I just want a lot of people to see my work and what I do.”

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival continues on Thursday (May 1) in a second weekend that will feature Pearl Jam, Tems, Santana and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.

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PHOTOS: Weekend 1 of Jazz Fest ’25 comes to a close

by John Gray, Verite News New Orleans
April 27, 2025

<h1>PHOTOS: Weekend 1 of Jazz Fest ’25 comes to a close</h1> <p class="byline">by John Gray, Verite News New Orleans <br />April 27, 2025</p> <p>The first weekend of the New Orleans Jazz &amp; Heritage Festival closed on Sunday (April 26) with performances from Burna Boy, Dave Matthews Band, HAIM and The Branford Marsalis Quartet headlining at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly. </p> <p>Saturday was filled iconic, high-profile New Orleans musicians such as Irma Thomas, Big Freedia and Tank and the Bangas. The day concluded with the likes of Lil' Wayne playing with The Roots as his backing band and Harry Connick, Jr.</p> <p>A day earlier, headliners such as Kacey Musgraves, Gladys Knight and Cheap Trick rocked the various stages at the Fair Grounds.</p> <p>Local artist and Mardi Gras Indian FlagBoy Giz has performed at Jazz Fest in years past on smaller stages but performed on a larger stage, the Congo Square stage, this year. He said it was a “beautiful thing” to be able to perform on the Congo Square stage on the festivals opening day on Thursday (April 24).</p> <p>“[I’m] just glad that this festival keeps giving opportunities for young up and coming musicians and even older up and coming musicians,” Giz told Verite News in an interview. “People who get a chance to show off their art form.&nbsp;</p> <p>“This festival is beautiful and I'm glad that they included me.”</p> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">PHOTOS: Musicians rock the Fair Grounds during weekend one of Jazz Fest</h4> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter" data-effect="slide"> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container"> <ul class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper"> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Hundreds gathered at the Congo Square stage to see Nigerian artist Burna Boy perform at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22841" data-id="22841" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27200949/JF3_07.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Hundreds gathered at the Congo Square stage to see Nigerian artist Burna Boy perform at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Turkish artist Emre Karaoğlu stands in front of his art at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22835" data-id="22835" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27200620/JF3_01.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Turkish artist Emre Karaoğlu stands in front of his art at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025. </figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Victor Harris, known as Big Chief Fi Yi Yi of the Mandingo Warriors, takes a rest with his grandson, Egypt Humble, at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22836" data-id="22836" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27200653/JF3_02.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Victor Harris, known as Big Chief Fi Yi Yi of the Mandingo Warriors, takes a rest with his grandson, Egypt Humble, at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Paula Mensa watches Burna Boy perform at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22837" data-id="22837" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27200729/JF3_03.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Paula Mensa watches Burna Boy perform at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Burna Boy performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22839" data-id="22839" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27200835/JF3_05.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Burna Boy performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Gabriela Pereira, right, and Denise Hernandez watch Burna Boy perform at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22840" data-id="22840" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27200914/JF3_06.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Gabriela Pereira, right, and Denise Hernandez watch Burna Boy perform at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Trinity Lewis, right, and Idaya Smith watch Burna Boy perform at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22842" data-id="22842" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27201025/JF3_08.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Trinity Lewis, right, and Idaya Smith watch Burna Boy perform at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Artist Ronnie Phillips stands in front of his art at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22843" data-id="22843" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27201102/JF3_09.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Artist Ronnie Phillips stands in front of his art at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025. </figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="A trumpet player for the Young Pinstripe Brass Band performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22844" data-id="22844" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27201137/JF3_10.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">A trumpet player for the Young Pinstripe Brass Band performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Guitarist Eric Gales performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22846" data-id="22846" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27201213/JF3_11.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Guitarist Eric Gales performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Travis Crawford, center, and Tylar Sanchez, right, pick out a hat for their son, Nasir Crawford at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Artist Bilal K. Sunni Ali, left, shows the couple different hats to choose from." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22847" data-id="22847" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27201252/JF3_13.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Travis Crawford, center, and Tylar Sanchez, right, pick out a hat for their son, Nasir Crawford at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Artist Bilal K. Sunni Ali, left, shows the couple different hats to choose from. </figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Bilal K. Sunni Ali, left, puts a hat on Nasir Crawford’s head at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22848" data-id="22848" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27201332/JF3_14.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Bilal K. Sunni Ali, left, puts a hat on Nasir Crawford’s head at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025. </figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Delfeayo Marsalis performs during Corey Ledet Zydeco &amp; Black Magic’s set at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22849" data-id="22849" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27201409/JF3_15.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Delfeayo Marsalis performs during Corey Ledet Zydeco &amp; Black Magic’s set at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Delfeayo Marsalis performs with Corey Ledet Zydeco &amp; Black Magic at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22850" data-id="22850" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27201451/JF3_16.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Delfeayo Marsalis performs with Corey Ledet Zydeco &amp; Black Magic at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Gladys Knight performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Friday, April 25, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22832" data-id="22832" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27093031/JF2_14.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Gladys Knight performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Friday, April 25, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Sydney Thomas, left, and Shruti Shah dance while PJ Morton performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Friday, April 25, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22831" data-id="22831" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27093002/JF2_13.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Sydney Thomas, left, and Shruti Shah dance while PJ Morton performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Friday, April 25, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Tyra Sorapuru dances while PJ Morton performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Friday, April 25, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22830" data-id="22830" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27092932/JF2_12.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Tyra Sorapuru dances while PJ Morton performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Friday, April 25, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Hundreds gathered at the Congo Square stage at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly to watch PJ Morton perform on Friday, April 25, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22829" data-id="22829" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27092900/JF2_11.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Hundreds gathered at the Congo Square stage at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly to watch PJ Morton perform on Friday, April 25, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="PJ Morton performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Friday, April 25, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22828" data-id="22828" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27092826/JF2_10.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">PJ Morton performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Friday, April 25, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Hundreds gathered at the Congo Square stage at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly to watch PJ Morton perform on Friday, April 25, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22827" data-id="22827" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27092757/JF2_09.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Hundreds gathered at the Congo Square stage at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly to watch PJ Morton perform on Friday, April 25, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Jason Marsalis performs with Herlin Riley at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Friday, April 25, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22826" data-id="22826" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27092727/JF2_08.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Jason Marsalis performs with Herlin Riley at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Friday, April 25, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Herlin Riley performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Friday, April 25, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22825" data-id="22825" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27092655/JF2_07.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Herlin Riley performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Friday, April 25, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Doretha Parker checks on candied yams while Del Monem grabs paper towels at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Friday, April 25, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22824" data-id="22824" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27092621/JF2_06.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Doretha Parker checks on candied yams while Del Monem grabs paper towels at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Friday, April 25, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Paula Williams speaks with a customer at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Friday, April 25, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22823" data-id="22823" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27092550/JF2_05.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Paula Williams speaks with a customer at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Friday, April 25, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Terrylyn Dorsey, known as Second Line Shorty, dances during Big 6 Brass Band’s performance at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Friday, April 25, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22822" data-id="22822" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27092522/JF2_03.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Terrylyn Dorsey, known as Second Line Shorty, dances during Big 6 Brass Band’s performance at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Friday, April 25, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="A member of the 6th Ward Steppers dances onstage during Big 6 Brass Band’s performance at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Friday, April 25, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22821" data-id="22821" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27092449/JF2_02.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">A member of the 6th Ward Steppers dances onstage during Big 6 Brass Band’s performance at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Friday, April 25, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="A second line dancer dances onstage during Big 6 Brass Band’s performance at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Friday, April 25, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22820" data-id="22820" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/27092416/JF2_01.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">A second line dancer dances onstage during Big 6 Brass Band’s performance at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Friday, April 25, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Antoine Smith sits in front of his artwork at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22794" data-id="22794" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25103941/JF1_04.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Antoine Smith sits in front of his artwork at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Trinity Smith dances while Flagboy Giz performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22796" data-id="22796" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25104035/JF1_02.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Trinity Smith dances while Flagboy Giz performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Big Chief Tyrone Casby of the Mohawk Hunters watches Flagboy Giz’s performance at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22795" data-id="22795" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25104008/JF1_03.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Big Chief Tyrone Casby of the Mohawk Hunters watches Flagboy Giz’s performance at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025. </figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Trinity Smith Jr., a Spyboy of the Nation T3, performs onstage at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22793" data-id="22793" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25103913/JF1_05.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Trinity Smith Jr., a Spyboy of the Nation T3, performs onstage at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Glory Boissiere, right, and Lynne Williams, center, speak with artist Sidney Carter at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22792" data-id="22792" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25103845/JF1_06.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Glory Boissiere, right, and Lynne Williams, center, speak with artist Sidney Carter at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025. </figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Ndeye Gueye hangs her earrings on a display rack at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22791" data-id="22791" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25103819/JF1_07.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Ndeye Gueye hangs her earrings on a display rack at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="A member of the Pigeon Town Steppers dances at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22790" data-id="22790" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25103751/JF1_08.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">A member of the Pigeon Town Steppers dances at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025. </figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Little Freddie King performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22789" data-id="22789" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25103725/JF1_09.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Little Freddie King performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025. </figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Hundreds gathered to watch Little Freddie King perform at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22788" data-id="22788" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25103656/JF1_10.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Hundreds gathered to watch Little Freddie King perform at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025. </figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Sharon Chertok dances to Little Freddie King at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22787" data-id="22787" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25103628/JF1_11.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Sharon Chertok dances to Little Freddie King at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025. </figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="A trombone player for Hot 8 Brass Band performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22786" data-id="22786" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25103600/JF1_12.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">A trombone player for Hot 8 Brass Band performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025. </figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="A member of the 6 Ward Steppers performs with Hot 8 Brass Band at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22785" data-id="22785" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25103535/JF1_13.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">A member of the 6 Ward Steppers performs with Hot 8 Brass Band at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025. </figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Artist Terrance Osbourne paints at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22784" data-id="22784" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25103505/JF1_14.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Artist Terrance Osbourne paints at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025. </figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="DeeDee Bridgewater sings at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22783" data-id="22783" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25103436/JF1_15.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">DeeDee Bridgewater sings at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="DeeDee Bridgewater sings while Bill Charlap plays piano at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22782" data-id="22782" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25103413/JF1_16.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">DeeDee Bridgewater sings while Bill Charlap plays piano at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025. </figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Delfeayo Marsalis performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22780" data-id="22780" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25103346/JF1_17.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Delfeayo Marsalis performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly during Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 24, 2025. </figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Kerry Seaton Stewart, left, sits with her uncle Lloyd Parker during Delfeayo Marsalis’ performance at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Thursday, April 24, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22779" data-id="22779" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25103314/JF1_18.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Kerry Seaton Stewart, left, sits with her uncle Lloyd Parker during Delfeayo Marsalis’ performance at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Thursday, April 24, 2025. </figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Rosalie Marie Ashton-Washington, known as Tambourine Lady, performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Thursday, April 24, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22778" data-id="22778" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25103241/JF1_19.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Rosalie Marie Ashton-Washington, known as Tambourine Lady, performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Thursday, April 24, 2025. </figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="Alex Williams makes pottery at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Thursday, April 24, 2025." class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-22777" data-id="22777" src="https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25103215/JF1_20.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Alex Williams makes pottery at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Thursday, April 24, 2025. </figcaption></figure> </li> </ul> <p><a class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white" role="button"></a><a class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white" role="button"></a><a aria-label="Pause Slideshow" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause" role="button"></a></p> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white"></div> </div> </div> <p>The festival is also a hotspot for local artists selling clothing, paintings and other wares, while the cuisine also attracts tourists and natives alike.&nbsp;</p> <p>Local artist and Gentilly native Antoine Smith, who last sold art at the festival in 1996, returned as a vendor for the first time in over 20 years. He said he appreciates the people and ambience found at the festival.&nbsp;</p> <p>“Knowing the history of Jazz Fest, I just wanted to be a part of it,” Smith said. “This event always tends to bring a lot of people from all over and I just want a lot of people to see my work and what I do.”</p> <p>The New Orleans Jazz &amp; Heritage Festival continues on Thursday (May 1) in a second weekend that will feature Pearl Jam, Tems, Santana and Trombone Shorty &amp; Orleans Avenue.</p> <p>This &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://stg-veritenewsorg-staging.kinsta.cloud/2025/04/27/jazz-fest-2025-lil-wayne-the-roots/&quot;&gt;article&lt;/a&gt; first appeared on &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://stg-veritenewsorg-staging.kinsta.cloud&quot;&gt;Verite News New Orleans&lt;/a&gt; and is republished here under a &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/&quot;&gt;Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;img src=&quot;https://cdn.veritenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/11131054/cropped-Verite-icon-150x150.png&quot; style=&quot;width:1em;height:1em;margin-left:10px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img id=&quot;republication-tracker-tool-source&quot; src=&quot;https://stg-veritenewsorg-staging.kinsta.cloud/?republication-pixel=true&amp;post=22769&amp;amp;ga4=G-MBPTYVCMYR&quot; style=&quot;width:1px;height:1px;&quot;&gt;&lt;script&gt; PARSELY = { autotrack: false, onload: function() { PARSELY.beacon.trackPageView({ url: &quot;https://stg-veritenewsorg-staging.kinsta.cloud/2025/04/27/jazz-fest-2025-lil-wayne-the-roots/&quot;, urlref: window.location.href }); } } &lt;/script&gt; &lt;script id=&quot;parsely-cfg&quot; src=&quot;//cdn.parsely.com/keys/stg-veritenewsorg-staging.kinsta.cloud/p.js&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;</p> Copy to Clipboard

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