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By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer With the news that the Krewe of Choctaw will join Alla in permanently decamping from its Gretna-centric route for St.
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By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer George Benson Inspiration – A Tribute to Nat King Cole (Concord Records) Fans of vocalist/guitarist George Benson, Nat King Cole
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By Kelly Parker Contributing Writer The popular saying-‘There’s an app for that’ now holds true for 2013 Essence Festival goers, thanks to the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation (NOTMC). Gettin’ ‘Beyond Carnival Time’…
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer Al ‘Carnival Time’ Johnson Beyond Carnival Time (Rabadash Records) When people greet Al Johnson, they usually don’t just say hi, they ask, “What time is it?” His response, always given ... Can culture and progress co-exist?
By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer On Thursday, June 6, Tulane University’s Hillel Foundation hosted a panel discussion on the impact of progress on culture as a part of its “The Big Issue” ... Cajun-Zydeco Festival heats up
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer Cajun and zydeco music, two totally Louisiana-born styles, runs through family bloodlines. One generation passes the tradition on to the next with young kids usually making their ... Tax credit change favored by film industry could cause $22 million budget hole
By Tyler Bridges http://thelensnola.org Has Louisiana’s film and television industry dodged a financial hit next year? It may, due to a subtle, but important, change to a budget bill. ... Young virtuoso receives news that is ‘music to her ears’
By Kelly Parker Contributing Writer While our city is known as the birthplace of jazz, a local teen will be representing the state by sharing her gift through another musical genre. The second-line culture has never been about violence
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer Awareness began when on June 27, 2005 Big Chief Allison “Tootie” Montana stood at the podium in the New Orleans City Council Chambers and declared, “This has ... Enjoying the beat of the music
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer Inside the Music – The Life of Idris Muhammad Xlibris Publications One doesn’t necessarily have to be a music authority to enjoy the autobiography of Idris Muhammad who ...
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