Mardi Gras
The words ‘Mardi Gras’ are ones that conjure up the most vibrant images of New Orleans. The phrase is one that’s synonymous with colour, fun and tradition. This year’s Mardi Gras was all these things – and muc...
Creole musician Rusty Metoyer – brings audiences the soul of Lake Charles; Meet the creole musician who is bringing tradition firmly into step with the modern world…
Rusty Metoyer and his band, the Zydeco Krush, have given audiences around the world a taste of creole culture. The young accordion player from Lake Charles, Louisiana, melds family tradition and a wide variety ...
The thinking man’s clarinettist: Tom Laughlin – A top musician with the talent of a great storyteller
Tom Laughlin is a true swinging son of the New Orleans jazz scene and his unique ‘semi-sweet’ playing style has earned him a worldwide reputation as a clarinettist. With a string of hit albums, CDs and movie so...
Mikhala Iversen – Creole singer pioneers unique Jazz Muffin’ style
Jazz singer Mikhala Iversen describes her journey to musical and personal fulfilment.
Growing up in a household where both parents were jazz fans, Mikhala Iversen's transition into an innovative jazz artist, w...
2018 French Quarter Festival As it Happened
The annual French Quarter Festival is a free springtime music and food celebration in New Orleans. The festival spans four days and invites more than 300 musical acts to perform in the historic heart of the cit...
The French Quarter: A Blend of Contradictions
To most visitors, the French Quarter is New Orleans: bawdy and elegant, vibrant and laid back, historic and eclectically modern all at the same time. Cramped streets, hidden gardens and quaint townhouses with t...
Vance Vaucresson – Purveyor of the authentic New Orleans Creole Sausage
Vance Vaucresson has overcome some big challenges to keep his family’s traditional creole sausage business alive. Luckily for him, his ancestors have always flourished in the face of adversity. Vance is no exce...
The French Quarter: New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana is world-famous for its French Quarter, also known as “the Quarter” or “the Vieux Carré (Old Square).” Tourists and locals alike love this district for its lighthearted, fun-filled atmosp...
Inside the French Quarter
The French Quarter is the oldest neighbourhood in New Orleans. The other name for it is “Vieux Carré”, or just "The Quarter." This unique cultural hub has a long and storied history that has been preserved thro...