Songwriting contest judged by renowned New Orleans jazz musicians

In celebration of New Orleans’ great Jazz history, the John Lennon Songwriting Contest is presenting the New Orleans Jazz Contest, a songwriting contest judged by

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H.O.P.E. Fest aims to curb violence and ‘increase the peace’ in Central City

In response to New Orleans’ rising murder and overall crime rates, Hoodstar Entertainment, B.W. Cooper Resident Management Center (RMC) and the Louisiana Community Enhancement Corp­ora­tion

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Armstrong’s ‘Jazz in the Park’ and the Blues of Woods
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer Kipori Woods – Blues Gone Wild Following an unexpected hiatus from the New Orleans music scene following Katrina and life's ups and downs, Kipori Woods recently jumped back ... Native Orleanian stars in latest T.D. Jakes ‘Woman Thou Art Loosed’ film
By Kelly Parker Contributing Writer Now more than ever, the Big Easy has become a hotbed for not only film production, but also film stars. Along with native sons Wendell Pierce, Tyler ... Weekend offerings: A king among fests and a king on stage
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer In New Orleans, the music never stops and so much of it is free. The Old Algiers RiverFest is next up in the continually growing list ... Congo Square Festival returns to its namesake
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer It’s simply great news that the Congo Square Festival, now officially and appropriately dubbed the Congo Square New World Rhythms Festival, returns to its historic locale at ... New Orleans’ Fashion Week spotlight…
By Kelly Parker Contributing Writer In March 2011, local up and coming designer Brennan Manuel was just beginning his journey as a force in the New Orleans fashion scene. His Camrich ... Sharing New Orleans street traditions
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer The uptown Indian Super Sunday parade, presented by the Mardi Gras Indian Council on Sunday, March 18, kicks off with the Hot 8 and Soul Rebels brass ... Jazz and funk rule the week
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer The choices of great music this week in New Orleans are a bit mind-boggling. The menu is that strong. Jumping out in significance are back-to-back, Frenchmen Street ... Khari Allen Lee – Conscious Evolution equals Soulful Vibrations
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer “I feel very much a child of New Orleans,” says Khari Allen Lee who celebrates the release of his debut CD, Conscious Evolution, at Snug Harbor on ...
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