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

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Kermit Ruffins

1 concert

New Orleans trumpeter Kermit Ruffins blends charisma and traditional jazz with a modern twist. Born in New Orleans, he founded Rebirth Brass Band and Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers. Known for live concerts and barbecue bashes, he released acclaimed albums with Basin Street Records and collaborated with Irvin Mayfield.

Tank and The Bangas

20 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.

Robert Plant

14 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

79 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.

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.

The Soul Rebels

10 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

3 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.