2023 New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival: Weekend 1: Lizzo Big Freedia Mavis Staples Robert Plant & Alison Krauss - Friday in New Orleans - Apr 28, 2023

Mavis Staples

5 concerts

Mavis Staples & Levon Helm starred in 'The Last Waltz' 1976, known for "The Weight". Helm, post-cancer, won 3 GRAMMYs. Both icons revered in American music.

Tank and The Bangas

22 concerts

Tank and the Bangas, born from a New Orleans open-mic, won NPR's 2017 Tiny Desk Contest with "Quick." Known for vibrant live shows and a Grammy nod in 2020, they've played Coachella and collaborated with artists like Wayne Brady and ?uestlove.

Big Freedia

1 concert

New Orleans-born Big Freedia, Queen Diva of bounce music, achieved mainstream success with hits like "Booty-Whop." Starred in reality shows, featured on tracks with Beyoncé, Drake, and acted as a bounce ambassador. Notable for her high-energy LGBTQ+ anthems and advocacy.

The Soul Rebels

8 concerts

The Soul Rebels, a New Orleans brass band, blend funk, soul, hip hop, and jazz. Known for electrifying shows and collaborations with Nas, Metallica, Katy Perry, and more. Featured on NPR and Stephen Colbert's show. Tour extensively worldwide.

Nicholas Payton

6 concerts

New Orleans-born Nicholas Payton, acclaimed for blending jazz, hip-hop, R&B with trumpeting skills. Grammy winner known for "Gumbo Nouveau," "Afro-Caribbean Mixtape," and collaborations with Doc Cheatham and Christian McBride. Creator of Black American Music (BAM).

Allison Russell

21 concerts

Grammy winner Allison Russell, a self-taught artist known for singles like "Eve Was Black," blends music with activism. Honored with multiple awards including the Juno and Americana, she performs with the Rainbow Coalition Band, promoting inclusivity.

Robert Plant

13 concerts

Robert Plant, Led Zeppelin star and solo artist, is a Grammy winner and Rock Hall inductee. Known for global musical influences, he has collaborated with stars like Phil Collins and Alison Krauss.

Alison Krauss

78 concerts

Alison Krauss, born in Champaign, IL, is a celebrated fiddler and singer blending bluegrass, folk, and country. Known for "Now That I've Found You" and collaborations with Robert Plant, her work on soundtracks like "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" further fueled her acclaim, securing multiple Grammys and mainstream success.

New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival

8 concerts

2023 New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival: Weekend 1: Lizzo Big Freedia Mavis Staples Robert Plant & Alison Krauss - Friday in New Orleans, LA

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