James Booker grew up splitting time between New Orleans and Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. This weekend, 100 Men Hall, a Black energy center that hosted legendary musicians as part of the Chitlin Circuit, will host the second annual Booker Fest, a fundraiser for the hall. For ... Read more

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It's an amazing year for Grammy nominations for Louisianans-- especially Jon Batiste! A New Orleans native, St. Aug and NOCCA alum, Batiste leads all nominations with 11-- the most for a New Orleans artist ever! Jon Batiste has the potential to come home with an astonishing... Read more

Looking for a unique gift that supports a local artist and your favorite radio station? You can still order a customized sign from Jazz Fest sign artist Nan Parati! As long as Nan's arm holds out (and it's doing well), there should be NO supply chain issues with these gifts... Read more

The 37th annual "Holidays New Orleans Style" is back and in person this year! Presented by French Quarter Festivals, Inc., this season's events include free concerts, réveillon dinners, cooking demonstrations, local shopping, and more. The festivities began November 10 with... Read more

Lois Andrews passed away on Nov. 10, 2021, in her home surrounded by her family in New Orleans, La. She was 69 years old.  Lois was a 6th Ward cultural icon; born into the culture, bearing the culture, birthing the culture, and reviving the culture. She was everybody’s aun... Read more