WTJU heads down to the Crescent City for three days of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
WTJU is delighted to once again partner with WWOZ and bring you three days of live broadcasts from New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. This year we will air the April 25. May 3, and May 4 simulcasts which will replace our regular 12-8pm programming.
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, a/k/a Jazz Fest, is a 10-day cultural feast in which thousands of musicians, cooks and craftspeople welcome 400,000 visitors each year. The Louisiana Heritage Fair showcases unforgettable music on multiple stages, delicious Louisiana cuisine in two large food areas, and crafts artisans from the region and around the world demonstrating and selling their work. The Louisiana Heritage Fair is held at the Fair Grounds Race Course over the course of 2 weekends. They are April 25-28 and May 4–7, 2024.
Thursday April 25, 12-8pm
12:15-1:10 Tin Men from Blues Tent
1:30-2:25 Brother Tyrone and the Mindbenders from Blues Tent
2:45-3:40 Robert Finley from Blues Tent
3:40-4:40 John Boutte from WWOZ Jazz Tent
5:05-6:20 Lakecia Benjamin from WWOZ Jazz Tent
6:45-8:00 Kenny Barron Trio from WWOZ Jazz Tent
Friday May 3, 12-8pm
12:15-1:00 Joe Lastie’s New Orleans Sound, recorded Thursday May 2 at the Economy Hall Tent
1:20-2:10 Peter Harris & Firm Roots featuring Herlin Riley, Dwight Fitch Jr, Derek Douget, and Ashlin Parker, live from the WWOZ Jazz Tent
2:55-3:45 Charlie Gabriel & Friends, live from the Economy Hall Tent
4:10-5:10 Tribute to Sweet Emma Barrett, featuring Yolanda Robinson and Kiki Chapman with the Lars Edegran Band, live from the Economy Hall Tent
5:25-6:15 Charmaine Neville, recorded Sunday April 28 at the Blues Tent
6:45-8:00 Stefon Harris & Blackout, live from the WWOZ Jazz Tent
Saturday May 4, 12pm-8pm
Betty Shirley from WWOZ Jazz Tent
Little Freddie King Blues Band from the Blues Tent
Johnny Sansone Band from the Blues Tent
Jesse McBride Big Band from WWOZ Jazz Tent
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