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Class Got Brass 2024 Winners Announcement
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s Class Got Brass competition presented by the Gia Maione Prima Foundation took place on March 23, 2024, in Louis Armstrong Park during the Congo Square Rhythms Festival.
2024 Johnny Jackson Jr. Gospel Is Alive! Celebration presented by Peoples Health Announcement
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s Johnny Jackson Jr. Gospel Is Alive! Celebration presented by Peoples Health will be held on Monday, April 29, 2024 from 9:30am to 11:30am at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, 2515 Franklin Avenue. The concert is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and attendees are encouraged to arrive early.
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Announces “A Musical Journey from the Crescent City to Colombia” in August 2024
Embark on an adventure while exploring the musical connection between New Orleans and Colombia! The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation announced today that tickets are now on sale for an immersive trip to Colombia in August 2024, celebrating the vibrant cultures of the two regions.
2024 Congo Square Rhythms Festival Food Menu and Craft Vendor Announcement
Food menus and craft vendors have just been announced for the 2024 Congo Square Rhythms Festival presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. The Congo Square Rhythms Festival will be held in Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square on Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24, featuring two performance stages and large food and arts markets starring a variety of local vendors.
Music Lineup Announcement for the Congo Square Rhythms Festival 2024
The 2024 Congo Square Rhythms Festival presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation returns to Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square on Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24, with two performance stages and large local food and arts markets. Admission to the festival is free and open to the public.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2024 Lineup
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, the annual celebration of the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana, has just unveiled its very special lineup for the 2024 Festival. The eight-day event, scheduled for April 25 – 28 and May 2 – 5, draws nearly half a million fans each year to the New Orleans Festival to enjoy nationally and internationally renowned guest artists alongside local talents showcasing virtually every style of music across 14 different stages at the Fair Grounds Race Course.
2024 Chanteuse Announcement
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is proud to announce the 2024 edition of Chanteuse: Celebrating New Orleans Women in Music, a concert series featuring outstanding women vocalists and performers at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center.
Don Marshall and Ricky Sebastian Receive Awards from OffBeat Magazine
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is proud to announce that Don Marshall and Ricky Sebastian will be honored by OffBeat Magazine. Marshall is set to receive the 2023 Best of the Beat Lifetime Achievement Award in Music Business, while Sebastian will be presented with the Best of the Beat Lifetime Achievement Award in Music Education. These awards recognize their remarkable contributions and enduring legacy in their respective fields.
2024 Community Outreach Ticket Announcement
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation announced this morning that applications are now open for Louisiana social service nonprofits and high schools to apply for the Community Outreach Ticket program.
2024 Jazz & Heritage Concert Series Announcement
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents the 2024 Jazz & Heritage Concert Series celebrating contemporary jazz at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center.