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Russell Batiste Jr., the Drumming Heartbeat of New Orleans, Dies at 57

A pyrotechnic funk and R&B mainstay, he was a vital figure in his home city as a member of one of its celebrated musical dynasties.

By Alex Williams

Jazz Music New Orleans (La)

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love New Orleans Jazz

Many cities have rich jazz histories, but none goes back as far as New Orleans. We asked Wendell Pierce, Courtney Bryan and others what song they would play to get a friend to join the party.

By Giovanni Russonello

BayouWear Bud Brimberg Fashion and Apparel Festivals New Orleans (La) New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

How BayouWear Came to Represent New Orleans Style

The colorful prints of BayouWear, born at a New Orleans jazz festival, reflect the city itself.

By Shannon Sims

Dont You Just Know It (Song) New Orleans (La) Pop and Rock Music Rhythm and Blues (Music) Sea Cruise (Song) Smith, Huey (1934-2023)

Huey ‘Piano’ Smith, New Orleans Rock ’n’ Roll Cornerstone, Dies at 89

With songs like “Don’t You Just Know It,” “Rocking Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu” and “Sea Cruise,” he put a firm backbeat behind joyful nonsense.

By Jon Pareles

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