Danny Barker was one of the most important New Orleans musicians in the 20th century.  In addition to being a banjoist and guitarist, songwriter, bandleader, sideman, and legendary raconteur, he was a music educator who trained a new generation of young musicians who went o... Read more

January 6 was the beginning of the 2022 Carnival season in New Orleans and also the 610th birthday of Joan of Arc. Last year, Jeanne d'Arc parade in the French Quarter was canceled but this year, the Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc held their annual procession, and Joan's sword was b... Read more

A two-fer this month: a recipe for sticky rib tips and another for the accompanying jalapeno jelly, both from Chef Brian Landry at the Bayou Bar in the Pontchartrain Hotel. This might be the first time a dish from a music venue covered by our Livewire Music Calendar has app... Read more

The Mardi Gras season is finally upon us again! Here's the parade schedule for 2022 (subject to change; please email carrie@wwoz.org with updates or corrections): Monday, February 28 2pm Red Beans - Marigny 2pm Dead Beans - Bayou St. John 2pm Feijao/Green Beans - Bywater 5... Read more

Gabrielle Cavassa performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Center on Saturday, December 11, 2021 as part of the Jazz & Heritage Foundation's fall concert series! Check out her full set in the player below. Read more

The New Orleans Jazz Vipers performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Center on Saturday, December 4, 2021 as part of the Jazz & Heritage Foundation's fall concert series! Check out their full set in the player below. Read more

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