New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Established in 1970 with a mission to sow the seeds of our unique culture for generations to come.
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Juneteenth commemorates the freedom, fortitude, and lasting legacy of Black culture in the United States. It’s both a re...
06/19/2026

Juneteenth commemorates the freedom, fortitude, and lasting legacy of Black culture in the United States. It’s both a remembrance of our past and a celebration of the triumphs, traditions, and enduring spirit of community that continue to shape our future.

Here at home in Congo Square, enslaved people created space to nurture and exchange native cultures and traditions. At the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, we are proud to be stewards of this cherished heritage. Through annual programs like the Congo Square Rhythms Festival, we gather to celebrate the continuation of ancestral sounds, cuisine, art, and traditions that heavily influence our society today.

We invite you to experience Juneteenth celebrations being presented by organizations across the city, including the Louisiana Children's Museum's Juneteenth Celebration today, June 19th, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, supported in part by the 2025-2026 Community Partnership Grant program.

We wish you a meaningful and reflective Juneteenth!

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Applications to perform at Jazz Fest 2027 are now open! Apply at nojazzfest.com/apply.Musicians and bands interested in ...
06/18/2026

Applications to perform at Jazz Fest 2027 are now open! Apply at nojazzfest.com/apply.

Musicians and bands interested in being considered for the 2027 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell can submit an application now through September 1, 2026.

All applications must be submitted by September 1. We look forward to hearing your music and discovering the artists who will help make Jazz Fest 2027 unforgettable!

📷 by Jim Brock, Brenda Ladd, Ernest Kim, all courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Archive

The New Orleans music community has lost a remarkable talent with the passing of Ronell Johnson.A gifted, self-taught mu...
06/15/2026

The New Orleans music community has lost a remarkable talent with the passing of Ronell Johnson.

A gifted, self-taught musician, Ronell was best known as a trombonist and vocalist, but also played trumpet, piano, saxophone, and drums. He carried forward New Orleans’ musical traditions while helping shape its future. Ronell’s artistry could be heard on stages around the world, but his roots remained firmly planted in the city that inspired him.

“His love for music and community reverberated everywhere he went,” Preservation Hall wrote in a social media post. “Whether on stage, in the Hall, or in a passing conversation, his joy, kindness, and generosity left a lasting impact that we will always carry with us.

We at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, fellow musicians, and all who were touched by his music. His contributions to New Orleans culture will continue to resonate for years to come.

📷 Eric Simon, Laura Carbone

The New Orleans music community has lost a remarkable talent with the passing of Ronell Johnson.A gifted, self-taught mu...
06/15/2026

The New Orleans music community has lost a remarkable talent with the passing of Ronell Johnson.

A gifted, self-taught musician, Ronell was best known as a trombonist and vocalist, but also played trumpet, piano, saxophone, and drums. He carried forward New Orleans' musical traditions while helping shape its future. Ronell's artistry could be heard on stages around the world, but his roots remained firmly planted in the city that inspired him.

"His love for music and community reverberated everywhere he went," Preservation Hall wrote in a social media post. "Whether on stage, in the Hall, or in a passing conversation, his joy, kindness, and generosity left a lasting impact that we will always carry with us.

We at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, fellow musicians, and all who were touched by his music. His contributions to New Orleans culture will continue to resonate for years to come.

📷 Eric Simon, Laura Carbone

Today, June 9th, is International Archives Day, where we join the global archival community in celebrating the power of ...
06/09/2026

Today, June 9th, is International Archives Day, where we join the global archival community in celebrating the power of historical documentation and its essential role in our society. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Archive, located in the French Quarter, houses thousands of physical and digital artifacts, photos, film footage, recordings, and more, dating back to its founding over 50 years ago.

In addition to its vast collections, the Archive offers resources, including a searchable online Jazz Fest performer database, the usage of archival materials, and educational programming, including the Jazz Fest Volunteer Photographer Program, the Fellowship Research Grants, and the Allison Miner Lecture Series.

Led by Rachel Lyons, Archive & Cultural Heritage Director, the Archive works year-round to promote and protect the storied history and influence of the Jazz & Heritage Foundation, its assets, and programs.

To learn more about how we work to continue telling our story now and for generations to come, visit jazzandheritage.org/archive.

📣 Attention artists, creators, nonprofit organizations, and event curators: the 2026-2026 cycle of the Community Partner...
06/08/2026

📣 Attention artists, creators, nonprofit organizations, and event curators: the 2026-2026 cycle of the Community Partnership Grant program is now open!

For 40+ years, the Foundation has funneled proceeds from Jazz Fest into Louisiana's cultural communities to fund projects that align with the Foundation's mission.

Categories for the Community Partnership Grant program include:

🔶 Jazz & Heritage Presenting

🔶 Media: Documentation & Creation

🔶 Louisiana Cultural Equity Arts & Creation

🔶 Education In-School

🔶 Education After-School

The application deadline is Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 11:00 pm. To review guidelines and eligibility requirements for each category, click the link in our bio or visit www.communitypartnershipgrants.org

Just one week ago, the 2026 Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival took over the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center w...
06/06/2026

Just one week ago, the 2026 Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival took over the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center with tons of smiling faces, lots of dancing, and the high-energy rhythms and melodies of Cajun & Zydeco music by some of Southwest Louisiana’s finest!⁣
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Guess what? The party doesn’t have to end! Head over to our YouTube channel (under the “Live” tab) to relive these magical moments at home! Click the link to start watching now: https://www.youtube.com//streams

Join us in celebrating our students from the Don "Moose" Jamison Heritage School of Music who have achieved a great mile...
06/05/2026

Join us in celebrating our students from the Don "Moose" Jamison Heritage School of Music who have achieved a great milestone by graduating from high school! We are very proud of their accomplishments and wish them much success as they embark on their new chapters! 🎉

🎓 Alex P. (HSM, Piano) plans to continue his education in Jazz Piano and has received scholarships from Loyola University New Orleans, LSU New Orleans, and Memphis University.

🎓 Brian M. (HSM, Piano) is attending LSU in the fall to study Studio & Graphic Design Art.

🎓 Camille R. (HSM, Winds) is attending McGill University in Montreal to study Mathematics in Secondary Education.

🎓 Josiah M. (Pro-Audio Workshop) plans to attend the School of the Arts Institute of Chicago (SAIC) on a merit scholarship to major in Fashion and minor in Audio/Sound Engineering and Production.

🎓 Joynal A. (HSM, Brass) is heading to Southern University and A&M College to major in Music with a concentration in Music Technology and Entrepreneurship and minor in Music Performance. He has also been selected to join the Human Jukebox marching band, the SU Jazz Ensemble, and the SU Symphony Orchestra.

🎓 Julian S. (HSM, Drums) is also headed to LSU to pursue a degree in Civil Engineering.

🎓 Lily C. (HSM, Strings) will be attending Mississippi State University to study Wildlife Management.

🎓 Malia S. (HSM, Voice) will be attending Rice University in Houston to pursue a Vocal Performance major.

🎓 Mason B. (HSM, Winds) heads to Baltimore to pursue a major in Neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University.

🎓 Paul C. (HSM, Drums) plans to study History on the Pre-Law track at Auburn University.

🎓 Rory D. (Vocal Workshop) is joining the second cohort of Posse Scholars from New Orleans, attending Providence College, where her studies include participation in the Honors program and plans to major in History and French.

🎓 Ruby L. (HSM, Guitar) also heads to LSU to study History on the Pre-Law track.

🎓 Susana C. (Pro-Audio Workshop) also heads to Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore to study Recording Arts and Sciences at the Peabody Conservatory.

Congratulations and best wishes to all our graduates!

Thank you to everyone for making the 2026 Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival a huge success, and a special thank you to our...
06/02/2026

Thank you to everyone for making the 2026 Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival a huge success, and a special thank you to our generous sponsors for their support in making it happen!

We gratefully acknowledge and recognize our partners for supporting musicians and live music in New Orleans: Urban South Brewery, Cathead Distillery, Cox, , , Louisiana Office of Cultural Development, Big Easy Cruise, WWOZ 90.7 FM New Orleans, New Orleans Public Radio, , Realcycle: Restart Recycling, The Chill Zone - Westlake

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Thursday 9am - 5pm
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