Master jazz improvisation, syncopation, and blue notes through the lens of New Orleans history. From Congo Square to Chicago, explore how African-American heritage transformed spirituals into global ...

With rain in the forecast, New Orleans Jazz Fest organizers shortened the day. Still, Lettuce, Fred Wesley and the Batiste ...

The festival will go on as long as the weather cooperates, but organizers are monitoring conditions and may make changes if ...

New Orleans offers a family-friendly summer with attractions like the Louisiana Children's Museum and events such as the ...

At New Orleans’ Jazz Fest, Congo Square is highlighting African heritage with artists, vendors, and craftspeople from across the continent. Exhibitors from Ghana, West Africa, and South Africa are ...

Simon Kimbangu, founder of one of Africa’s largest independent churches, spent 30 years in jail and died a prisoner, banished far from his home by Belgian colonial authorities who judged ...

With hundreds of performances out at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, it's hard to know where to start. So Gambit ...

Brett Milano, John Radanovich and Michael Allen Zell reviews from Jazz Fest Day 5, Thursday, April 30, 2026.

To learn more about Glenn’s extensive musical repertoire, visit To purchase advanced tickets, go to: ...

In May 2006, Guy Goma, a 38-year-old finance graduate from the Republic of the Congo, arrived at the BBC for a job interview.

Victor Osimhen discloses his love for Ghanaian music, highlighting Shatta Wale, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, and King Promise, during ...

This musical, which came to the IU Auditorium from March 5-6, follows the life of Tina Turner and the music that defined her ...