The first full week of 2025 is relatively quiet in New Orleans. There are no big concerts, Tipitina’s is closed for the weekend and many local musicians are headed to Florida to set sail on the Big ...

Somewhere, Ernie K-Doe is smiling.On Shrimp Boots &Vintage Suits, the Creole String Beans uncork a letter-perfect recreation of “Here Come the Girls," a sexy, Allen Toussaint-penned K-Doe strut.

Rick Olivier has spent a lifetime photographing south Louisiana musicians. He’s also an avid collector of 45 rpm records from the golden era of New Orleans rhythm and blues, which informs his approach ...

They say you should never have too many cooks in the kitchen, but a group of local music veterans are adding some Y'atty flavor to New Orleans R&B and swamp pop. Of course, their debut CD includes a ...