Automatic For The People: The Building and Bounce Back of Juvenile and Mannie...
We are on the verge of a Hot Boys summer and upcoming year like no other. Essence features the Cash Money Records 30th Anniversary celebration on July 5. Two days later, the Donna Color Explosion will...
View ArticleStand Up—Can You Hear Me?: ÌFÉ makes a different musical offering
The usual reaction upon hearing ÌFÉ for the first time is incredulous joy. You can simply enjoy it for the sake of unique organic electronic music that showcases Afro-Cuban rhythms, dancehall beats,...
View ArticleDawn Richard Breathes Out
Dawn Richard is New Orleans through and through in the best possible way. She’s rooted in tradition and multi-talented. Always learning, always expanding. Her new album Quiet in a World Full of Noise,...
View ArticleAn Attitude For Altitude: The Return of the Headhunters
For over 50 years, The Headhunters have been breaking ground, first with Herbie Hancock, as the baddest most innovative band out there. They’re continuing to do so on new release The Stunt Man from...
View ArticleTell It To The Wind: Joy Clark is no longer a guest in her own life
Joy Clark is on a ride as her career continues to grow, born of paying her dues with steady hard work. She has a new album, Tell it to the Wind, that promises to expand her fan base while engaging...
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What’s Up Boss? Kermit Ruffins: A Jolly Birthday
New Orleans, like most of the rest of the country, enjoys Santa Claus as a favorite icon of the Christmas season. However, the Crescent City, being its usual quirky self, also favors its own Yuletide...
View ArticleIrma Thomas: Audience With the Queen
The moment was triumphant—Mick Jagger inviting Irma Thomas onstage with the Rolling Stones last April at Jazz Fest and then joining her to sing the song they once recorded separate versions of in 1964....
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