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Brass band music
The Enduring Spirit of Donna’s
The small, pink building at 800 N. Rampart St. in New Orleans’ Marigny neighborhood was more than just a hole-in-the-wall bar, music venue, and restaurant. It was a gathering place for the city’s vibrant music scene, where the sounds of New Orleans’ brass bands, jazz musicians, and Mardi Gras Indians filled the air, and the […]
Donna’s Bar & Grill: A New Orleans Institution
Donna Poniatowski Sims, a well-known figure in New Orleans, is simply referred to as “Donna” by locals who frequent her iconic bar, music venue, and down-home restaurant, known as Donna’s. Located at North Rampart and St. Ann streets, this timeworn pink building has been a hub for Crescent City-style music and entertainment since its opening […]
French Quarter Fest Opens Thursday, April 10, With a Booming Lineup
Second-Line Parade Sets the Tone for the Festival The French Quarter Fest kicks off on Thursday, April 10, with a second-line parade starting at 10 a.m. at the 200 block of Bourbon Street and making its way to Jackson Square for an opening ceremony. The parade is a quintessential New Orleans experience that features music, […]
The Life, Music and Magic of Brass Bands
Kevin’s latest book is a testament to the enduring appeal of brass bands, and the sense of community and belonging that comes with being part of a musical group. Brass bands have a unique role in shaping the musical heritage of many countries, and their history is deeply intertwined with the cultural, social and economic […]
Times when Bollywood songs met British Royalty : Dhoom Machale is not the first Indian song to resonate in the palace
The Royal Family’s Unconventional Performance at Westminster Abbey The Commonwealth Day ceremony at Westminster Abbey is a significant event that celebrates the unity and diversity of the Commonwealth, a voluntary association of 54 countries, most of which are former British colonies. This event marked a significant milestone in the globalization of Indian music. The versatility […]
Salisbury Salvation Army charity concert to support homeless
The event will be held in the main hall of the building, which is located at 1 Salt Lane, Salisbury, SP1 3DJ. The event will be a charity fundraiser for the local community, with all proceeds going towards supporting the local food bank and other charitable organizations. The organizers of the charity event are excited […]
Worcester Concert Brass To Perform At 2025 Elgar Festival!
The event will be free and open to the public. The Worcester Concert Brass will be performing in Cathedral Square, Worcester, as part of the upcoming festival. The Festival Experience The Elgar Festival is a celebration of the life and works of Edward Elgar, a renowned British composer. The festival brings together a diverse range […]
Alune Wade Blends West African Rhythms & New Sounds On New Album ‘S’!
The Birth of a Musical Masterpiece Alune Wade’s New African Orleans is a testament to his unique blend of African rhythms and American jazz. He sings in Wolof, a language spoken by the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s drummer, Mitch Mitchell’s, father, in Senegal. The Musical Roots of West African Bass The West African bass player is […]