You saw Soul Queen Irma Thomas sing with Mick Jagger at Jazz Fest last spring. Now, you’ll see a statue of the Crescent City icon on the bow of a new float in the Krewe of Freret Mardi Gras parade that rolls on Feb. 22.

When millions of people tuned in to Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, they were treated to a New Orleans cultural spectacular during pregame. Why it matters: You didn't know "America the Beautiful" could be such a bop,

Another Super Bowl has come and gone, and for as much action there was on the field, there was a ton more going on off of it. Parties, performances, showcases, brunches, rinse and repeat - some of music,