MuSIC SOULFUL SOUNDS ARMSTRONG PARK & CONGO SQUARE This iconic park in the heart of New Orleans’ Tremé neighbor-hood has a long history of music and celebration. NEW ORLEANS MUSIC, A TO Z In New Orleans, there’s a sound for every letter of the alphabet. Time for a fun music lesson! BOUNCE & BIG FREEDIA CASH MONEY RECORDS This music label founded in 1991 has grown to back some of hip hop’s biggest names, including Lil’ Wayne and Drake. DANNY BARKER & DR. JOHN ELLIS MARSALIS This beloved late jazz pianist and educator was the patriarch of the musical Marsalis family. FRENCHMEN STREET The music never stops in NOLA! Frenchmen Street is the life of the party, where you’ll find live music daily. GALACTIC & TIPITINA’S Catch a show at the iconic Uptown music venue Tipitina’s, which is owned by local funk band Galactic. HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BANDS IKO IKO JON BATISTE JON BATISTE ©JOSH BRASTED; ELLIS MARSALIS ©LOUISIANA OFFICE OF TOURISM 16
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