Mardi Gras Indians | New Orleans, LA
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Tracing their roots back to a time when American Indians helped shield runaway african slaves, the Mardi Gras Indians are among the most colorful and mysterious of New Orleans’ cultural phenomena , dating back to the late 1800’s. Their fantastic costumes, modeled after Native American ceremonial dress, are unforgettable hand-sewn creations of intricate beadwork and dramatic [...]
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, New Orleans, LA
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According to the official website, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival celebrates the indigenous music and culture of New Orleans and Louisiana, so the music encompasses every style associated with the city and the state: Blues, R&B, Gospel, Cajun , Zydeco, Afro-Caribbean, Folk, Latin, Rock, Rap, Country, Bluegrass and everything in between. And of [...]
Good Eats: Olivier’s Creole Restaurant, New Orleans, LA
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“Olivier’s is the epitome of Creole Cuisine.” The Louisiana Weekly
Located across from the House of Blues, this famed family owned establishment has been tempting the taste buds of patrons with recipes passed down through four generations, serving such classic dishes as Crawfish Etouffe, Creole Rabbit and okra gumbo. Voted “Best Creole Restaurant” by the editors of CitySearch.
Olivier’s Creole [...]
Preservation Hall Jazz Band, New Orleans, LA
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One of the biggest forces working to keep traditional New Orleans jazz music alive around the world, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band got its name from Preservation Hall, one of the unmissable landmarks in New Orleans. The rotating band of musicians usually perform nightly at the hall and tours around the world over 150 days a year.
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Preservation Hall, New Orleans, LA
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Founded in 1961 in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, Preservation Hall welcomes people of all ages interested in having one of the last pure music experiences left on the earth. The venue hosts nightly concerts featuring a rotating roster of bands typically performing jazz in the New Orleans style. In addition to [...]
