"Morgiane" is believed to be the oldest existing opera written by a Black American, but it wasn't seen by audiences until 2025.

New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz, but it was once an opera town. That history was on full display last month when the ...

"What does New Orleans mean to me?" said Jimmy Buffett in 2021. "Where do I start? It means a whole hell of a lot." ...

"What does New Orleans mean to me?" said Jimmy Buffett in 2021. "Where do I start? It means a whole hell of a lot." ...

HOUSTON (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 27 points and the Golden State Warriors withstood a late surge by the Houston Rockets for ...

Heralded pianist Sullivan Fortner, widely considered one of the best of his generation, steps out for a somewhat surprising project,  acknowledging his ...

For Mardi Gras-style, traditional jazz music, look no further than Preservation Hall Jazz Band as they make their way to KiMo Theatre on Friday, Feb. 21. Hailing from the heart of New Orleans, ...

In Brassroots Democracy, author Benjamin Barson presents a “music history from below”, embracing the Haitian revolution, post-civil war reconstruction and early jazz. The term “brassroots democracy” ...

A young troublemaker at the Colored Waif’s Home encounters one horn and two music educators. The world changes.

Saxophonist/composer John Ellis will release the recording “Heroes” on March 14 via Blue Room Music.

New York City: "The Big Apple" " This nickname traces its roots back to the 1920s. Horse racing writer John J. Fitz Gerald ...