A busker (commonly known as street performer) is a person that entertains in a public space for donations. Busking is deeply rooted in cultural history and dates back to ancient civilizations. Salon caught up with some diverse buskers throughout the French Quarter.
"You can come here, be a professional teddy bear and actually make a living": New Orleans buskers give life to French Quarter
Street performers are a quintessential part of the NoLa experience
By Peter Cooper
Published November 4, 2015 9:19PM (EST)

By Peter Cooper
Peter Cooper is a video producer for Salon. He's a creator infused with many passions and can be found on Instagram and Twitter.
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