Police have cracked down on funeral processions, a time-honored cultural tradition in the historic black neighborhood of Treme. But musicians vow to play on.
Larry Blumenfeld Monday, Oct 29, 2007 10:53 AM UTC
News Treme, New Orleans, Music
While well-meaning programs seek to restore New Orleans' battered "cultural wetlands," two years after Katrina many musicians still struggle to survive.
Larry Blumenfeld Tuesday, Aug 28, 2007 7:15 PM UTC
News Hillary Rodham Clinton
The candidate and the black middle class meet up in the Superdome at the Essence Music Festival.
Larry Blumenfeld Friday, Jul 6, 2007 4:15 PM UTC
News Barack Obama, Michelle Obama
Sengalese superstar Youssou N'Dour, who protested the Iraq war, talks about the beauty of Africa, Sufism and his fight against fundamentalism.
Larry Blumenfeld Wednesday, Oct 26, 2005 11:00 AM UTC
Entertainment Religion, Ramadan, Middle East
Jazz musicians warn against the Disney-fication of New Orleans.
Larry Blumenfeld Wednesday, Oct 12, 2005 3:10 PM UTC
Entertainment New Orleans, Music