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Louis Armstrong The heavyweight champ. New Orleans' musical son and one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time.
Marcia Ball Rollicking barrelhouse piano--Gulf Coast Rhythm and Blues. Awesome!
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet Now in their third decade, BeauSoleil has secured their position as America's most popular Cajun group.
James Booker They called him Little Booker, The Bayou Maharajah, The Piano Prince of New Orleans and just simply Booker. He lived from 1939 until 1983 and was the best pianist anyone ever heard.
Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown Louisiana-born, Texas-raised multi-instrumentalist Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown has been dishing up his unique blend of blues, R&B, country, jazz, and Cajun music for more than 50 years.
Harry Connick Jr. The "official fan site".
Dirty Dozen Brass Band Over a 20-year career, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band have boldly forged the traditions of New Orleans jazz with the modern influences of bebop, funk, R&B and pop.
Funky Meters The original Meters (now the Funky Meters) are the greatest house band in the world, and have worked with every Louisiana music great in the book.
Clarence "Frogman" Henry Legendary New Orleans artist and composer of such hits as "Ain't Got No Home", "You Always Hurt the One You Love" , and "It Won't Be Long".
The Iguanas The Iguanas are New Orleans based and combine Tex-mex, Rock, R&B and much more.
Ernie K-Doe Great fan-maintained site on the late, great R&B performer.
Chris Thomas King All round great performer, generally considered blues. Also starred in O, Brother Where Art Thou?
Sonny Landreth Official site of the slide guitar master.
Branford Marsalis Official site of the saxophone-playing Marsalis.
Irvin Mayfield
The trumpet player for Los Hombres Calientes, Mayfield is a fierce performer and composer in his own right.
The Neville Brothers Cool official site with info on the Nevilles' latest projects both collectively and seperately.
Cyril Neville A fixture in New Orleans music and a member of the legendary Meters and Neville Brothers, Cyril's latest project is the New Orleans Rhythm & Blues Revue.
George Porter Jr. Official site of the funkiest bass player alive. He kicks it out with the Funky Meters and his own Runnin' Pardners band.
The Radiators Popular rock/roots band
Rebirth Brass Band The Rebirth Brass Band's signature brand of super heavy funk has placed them among New Orleans' top brass bands and are the unequivocal, hands down favorite of the younger generation.
Zachary Richards Accordianist par excellence Richards offer his music, poetry, and info on keeping traditional Cajun culture alive.
Walter "Wolfman" Washington His late night sets at clubs such as New Orleans' Maple Leaf Bar are legendary. The core members of his band, the Roadmasters, have been together for over 10 years, and they're one of the tightest units in the Crescent City today.
Buckwheat Zydeco A true zydeco legend, Buckwheat spends a lot of time on the road these days, bringing his brand of zydeco to people everywhere.

 
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