New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Apr 28
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
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Terrance Simien, born in Eunice, LA, is a key Zydeco vocalist and accordionist known for mixing R&B, funk, gospel, and reggae. Collaborated with Paul Simon and featured in "The Big Easy."
Steve Miller, born in San Francisco, is known for his psychedelic blues and pure pop hits like "Fly Like an Eagle" and "Rock'n Me." Famous for collaboration with icons like Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy, his music blends deep American roots and crisp pop hooks, sustaining wide acclaim and timeless appeal.
Tedeschi Trucks Band, led by Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi, excels in roots rock with hits like "Revelator," Grammy-winning debut. Known for thrilling live shows globally, they've collaborated with Trey Anastasio.
Southside Chicago rapper Lil Durk combines raw lyricism with pop appeal, influencing drill music. Known for "Like Me" & "All My Life" with J. Cole, Grammy winner & Billboard chart topper, collaborates with Lil Baby & more.
Maren Morris, from Arlington, TX, blends country with pop, R&B, and rock. Known for hits like "My Church" & "The Middle" with Zedd, Grey. Won Grammys, part of supergroup the Highwomen, writes for stars.
Chicago-raised Polo G, known for his viral hits like "Finer Things" & "Pop Out," has topped charts with albums 'Die a Legend,' 'The Goat,' & 'Hall of Fame.' His versatile style mixes drill & R&B, earning him critical acclaim & a number of Top 40 singles. Collaborated with Lil Tjay, Lil Baby, & Juice WRLD.
Born in 1458 France, Remi might be a vampire! Known for her wild tech career & vibrant music, this immortal ex-CEO enjoys arts and wild antics. Exploring with legends, she's a hit worldwide!
SWV, '90s R&B icons known for hits like "Weak" & "Right Here/Human Nature," scored multiple top charters. Friends Coko, Taj, & Lelee harmonized from childhood. Produced by Teddy Riley, their debut went double platinum.
Seattle-born UMI blends warmth & healing through her music with influences from her Japanese & African heritage and Queer identity. Known for soothing, reflective melodies, she's now L.A.-based, creating inspiring, genre-bending sounds.
Jamie Cullum, famed for 'Twentysomething' & 'Catch Up Tales', has sold 10M albums & amassed 890M streams globally. Winner of an Ivor Novello, he's collaborated with Herbie Hancock, Pharrell, & Kendrick Lamar. Known for his BBC Radio 2 show & dynamic live performances.
Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band, rooted in New Orleans' brass tradition, blends funk, jazz, and hip-hop. Known for hits like "When the Saints Go Marching In," they've featured on albums by Trombone Shorty and John Fogerty, and appeared in HBO's Treme.
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.
Samantha Fish, a rising star from Kansas City, is praised for her innovative blues style, powerful performances, and engaging guitar skills. With acclaimed albums and accolades, she's reinventing blues and collaborating with top artists.
Tuba Skinny, excelling in traditional jazz, branches into genres like jug, blues & R&B. Known for global tours, 12 albums, and the all-original "Magnolia Stroll." Known for their authentic Americana style.
Nigerien Mdou Moctar's "Funeral For Justice" is a ferocious album featuring louder, political tracks about Tuareg struggles. Known for his iconic guitar solos, Moctar delivers unfiltered, passionate music.
Leo Nocentelli, New Orleans native and Meters guitarist, known for polyrhythmic styles spanning funk, jazz, blues, and rock. Wrote hits like "Cissy Strut." Worked with stars from Joe Cocker to Stevie Wonder. Released an archival solo album in 2021.
Born in Philadelphia, jazz trumpeter Randy Brecker starred in Horace Silver's group and co-founded the Brecker Brothers with hits like "Some Skunk Funk." Known for post-bop and fusion, he's worked across genres, earning multiple Grammys with albums like "Randy in Brasil." Collaborated extensively, including with James Brown, George Benson, and Lou Reed.
Eric Johanson, a modern blues pioneer, launched "The Deep and the Dirty" in 2023, topping Billboard Blues charts. Known for authentic musical expression and innovative sound.
British blues pianist Jon Cleary, known for working with icons like Eric Clapton and Bonnie Raitt, thrived in New Orleans' music scene with his band Absolute Monster Gentlemen. Celebrated for integrating R&B, blues, and Latin influences.
Cajun band Lost Bayou Ramblers, known for a progressive style, have 8 albums and a Grammy nod. Known for scoring "Beasts of the Southern Wild," they've also collaborated with Arcade Fire and Jack White.
Sonny Landreth, Louisiana slide guitar icon, known for the Grammy-nominated 'Recorded Live In Lafayette', wins at Blues Music Awards. Famous for electric & acoustic styles, collaborated with producer RS Field.
Born in Benin, Angélique Kidjo is a Grammy-winning singer known for her multilingual music, blending Afrobeat, pop, jazz, and reggae. Famous for hits like "Agolo," she collaborates widely, notably with Peter Gabriel and Alicia Keys. She also tackles global issues, acting as a UNICEF ambassador and supporting education for girls in West Africa through her Batonga Foundation.
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.
Formed by Hurricane Katrina evacuees in San Francisco, Honey Island Swamp Band blends blues, soul, and R&B with New Orleans rhythms. Known for "bayou Americana," key albums include "Cane Sugar" and "Demolition Day."
Cyril Neville, born in New Orleans, is the youngest of the Neville Brothers. Known for blending R&B with reggae, he gained fame with the Meters and solo hits like "Gossip." He founded NOMO and his own label, collaborated with Dylan, Buffett, and Nelson.
Grammy-winning NYC native Catherine Russell, born to musical legends, known for jazz & blues. Toured with Bowie, Lauper, Simon; featured on 200+ albums.
Baton Rouge bluesman Kenny Neal, born in New Orleans, gained fame with hits like "Bloodline" which won 2 Blues Music Awards and a Grammy nod. Known for revitalizing swamp blues, he has collaborated with icons like Buddy Guy.
Nile Rodgers, born in NYC, is a famed guitarist and Chic co-founder known for hits like "Le Freak." He produced for icons like Bowie, Madonna, and Daft Punk, and is a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee.
Louisiana-based The Iceman Special, known for funky punk indie rock, excels in futuristic psychedelia. Celebrated for thrilling live shows and a standout Jazz Fest performance, their music features dual guitars, strong vocals, and electronic elements.
Jazzmeia Horn, born in Dallas, is a New York-based jazz singer known for her vocalese style. Credits include winning the 2013 Sarah Vaughan and 2015 Thelonious Monk jazz competitions. Her albums, "A Social Call" and "Love & Liberation," earned Grammy nods. She’s also celebrated for her big-band album "Dear Love."
Vincent Herring, born in Kentucky, raised in California, is a celebrated alto saxophonist known for his soulful, blues-based jazz. Influenced by Cannonball Adderley, he's collaborated with Nat Adderley, Freddie Hubbard, and Art Blakey. Albums include "Scene One" and "Bird at 100." Celebrates hard bop tradition.
Ed Sheeran, born in Halifax, blends folk, hip-hop, pop, and rock. Hits include "Shape of You," "The A Team." Albums like +, x, ÷ topped charts globally. Notable collaborations in 2019's No. 6 Project and 2023’s -.
LA-born Kamasi Washington, a jazz multi-instrumentalist, gained fame with "The Epic" and "Heaven and Earth". Collaborated with Snoop Dogg and Thundercat, won the American Music Prize.
Lil Wayne, born in New Orleans' Hollygrove, is a Grammy-winning rap legend known for “Lollipop” & forming Hot Boys. His albums, including multi-platinum 'Tha Carter III', hit Billboard’s top spots.
R&B star Jill Scott, from North Philadelphia, debuted with hit "Who Is Jill Scott?" Gained fame with Billboard successes & Grammy wins, including "Cross My Mind." Notable collaborations include the Roots & Lupe Fiasco. Also an acclaimed actor with NAACP Award.
Memphis rapper NLE Choppa, known for "Shotta Flow," boasts 5.5B+ streams and 14 RIAA plaques. His music, celebrated by Billboard and Forbes, emphasizes family and spirituality. Collaborated with Warner Records.
Detroit rapper Babyface Ray, known for insightful lyrics & strong local ties, gained fame with hits like "Green Carpet" & chart-topping EPs like Unfuckwitable. Collaborated with Big Sean, Moneybagg Yo, & more. Multiple Billboard 200 entries.
Houston-born d4vd blends moody indie pop & R&B. Known for hits like "Romantic Homicide," he rose from Fortnite videos to charting top Billboard spots. Released debut EPs in 2023 & collaborated with 21 Savage.
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.
Born in Mableton, Lil Yachty coined "bubblegum trap" with hits like "One Night." He earned Grammy nods & Top Ten albums including Teenage Emotions & Lil Boat 2. Known for blending druggy weirdness with ATL flair, his style spans from mumble rap to psychedelic rock. Collaborations include Carly Rae Jepsen and DaBaby.
Los Lobos, formed in East L.A. in 1973, mixes rock, blues, Tex-Mex, and folk. Notable for "La Bamba," they embraced diverse sounds from Mexican folk to punk-influenced rock. Known for generations-spanning appeal and Grammy-nominated album Native Sons.
Grammy-winning blues guitarist & singer Christone “Kingfish” Ingram from Clarksdale, MS, is known for his intense performances. He's toured with Buddy Guy & won 10 Blues Music Awards. Rolling Stone praised his eclectic guitar style.
Born in Clayton County, GA, rapper Latto, a Rap Game S1 winner, hit platinum with "Bitch From Da Souf." Collaborated with Saweetie, Trina, City Girls, Lil Baby, Gucci Mane. Known for sharp lyrics and style.
FEID, also known as FERXXO, hails from Colombia, excelling in REGGAETON with ventures into ELECTRONIC, REGGAE, HIP HOP, R&B, and AFROBEAT. Known for energetic songs that resonate broadly, he is celebrated for both his musical versatility and his vibrant live performances.
Masego, born in Virginia, blends genres into TrapHouseJazz. Known for "Tadow," his style mixes jazz study with hip-hop. He has Jamaican roots and collaborates with diverse artists. Achievements include critically acclaimed "Lady Lady."
Austin-born Gary Clark, Jr. merges blues-rock with funk, hip-hop, and African influences. Known for hits like "This Land," he's won Grammys, collaborated with Alicia Keys and Foo Fighters.
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, 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.
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).
Philadelphia-born R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan, known for hits like "Need U Bad," and albums "Fearless" & "Reality Show," has earned multiple Grammy nods. Famous for blending traditional and contemporary R&B, she has also collaborated with artists like Missy Elliott and PJ Morton.

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