I tried three seafood dishes, one dessert and one drink during "Local's Day" at Jazz Fest. Here's what I thought, and how ...

A fundraiser had hastily been organized to help support colleagues who had been laid off. Allen Toussaint, the main attraction, volunteered to perform. As one of the great songwriters of the R&B ...

The nonprofit that controls the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and owns WWOZ purchased a landmark of the city’s musical ...

Dr. John’s racka-tacka lyrics (read your 1040 in his voice for fun) provide a funky counterpoint to the groove set by the Meters on this 1974 track produced by Allen Toussaint, the gentleman ...

Janiva Magness has released Back For Me, her most poignant collection to date. Produced by her longtime friend, producer, and collaborator Dave Darling, the album is a powerfully engaging ...

WEGO FEST: The family-friendly festival featuring bands, arts and crafts, kids' activities, food and more will be held April ...

USPS officials said the 48th stamp in its Black Heritage series will include New Orleans-born musician and songwriter Allen Toussaint. Toussaint is known for his contributions to R&B, jazz and ...

Pictured: The National Symphony Orchestra performs a modern re-telling of the St. John Passion in an Irish Premiere by James ...

When the Soul Queen of New Orleans, Irma Thomas, first recorded with the funk outfit Galactic in 2010, the resulting single “Heart of Steel” became a ...

Earl Minnis Presents and Jazz at the Lobero will present Bill Frisell GOOD DOG, featuring Greg Leisz, Tony Scherr and Kenny Wollesen, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at the Lobero Theatre in Santa ...