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Tag: Entertainment

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This week in history: Achille Joseph Baquet dies

S. Stecker Headshot by Shannon Stecker November 21, 2023June 10, 2024
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This week in history: New Orleans musician Smiley Lewis died

S. Stecker Headshot by Shannon Stecker October 6, 2023June 10, 2024
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Councilmember who sponsored ‘Nightwatch’ ordinance says he no longer works for TV company

Josie Abugov by Josie Abugov August 15, 2023August 16, 2023
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Loyola University students record and produce new R&B and hip-hop album

by Khalil Gillon July 11, 2023June 10, 2024
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‘Playing the music that people can feel’: Q&A with Preservation Hall Musical Director Wendell Brunious

Josie Abugov by Josie Abugov July 10, 2023June 10, 2024
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Posted inCulture

Essence Festival features another packed lineup of music and culture

by Khalil Gillon June 29, 2023June 10, 2024
Big Freedia & The Soul Rebels
Posted inCulture

Bounce music has been part of New Orleans culture for more than 30 years

by Khalil Gillon June 28, 2023June 10, 2024
Big Mama Thornton
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‘Why Willie Mae Thornton Matters’ explores legacy of the Black musician who made ‘Hound Dog’ a hit

19th symbol by The 19th June 28, 2023June 10, 2024
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Celebrating a century of New Orleans jazz giant Sidney Bechet

dr.-michael-white by Michael White June 6, 2023August 11, 2023
2023 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
Posted inCommunity, Culture

Jazz Fest cultural villages focus on heritage

Nigell Moses, fellow by Nigell Moses May 3, 2023June 10, 2024

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