New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, now in its 55th year, takes place from April 24 to May 4 Rachel DeSantis is a senior writer on the music team at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A festival happening from March 17 to March 23, celebrates a legendary musician credited for almost single-handedly keeping the distinctive sound of New Orleans alive.

The American musical art form jazz emerges in New Orleans around the advent of the 20th century. Jazz blends elements from varied traditions, including African and African American, religious ...

He'll be onstage at the same time another native New Orleanian, Harry Connick Jr., is headlining the Gentilly Stage. Thus, ...

Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, featuring Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews ...

It’s party time down in the Big Easy! The annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, a celebration of the city’s music, art and culture, is kicking off later this month, and this year’s ...