The Jazz Funeral
Music here is as much a part of death as it is of life.
— Sidney Bechet

Mardi Gras Indians
Magnificient colors and intricate details on the costumes make these Mardi Gras Indians a must see for the Carnival season.

New Orleans Music Greats
New Orleans' musical roots run as deep as the Mississippi. Read about some of the legends the Big Easy has produced.

Armstrong Park and Congo Square
The park pays honor to the great Louis Armstrong and celebrates the undeniably rich jazz history of New Orleans.

Birthplace of Jazz
Jazz has evolved from the work and creativity of many people and places, but it still calls only one city home – New Orleans.

Second Lines
New Orleans' musical roots run as deep as the Mississippi. Read about some of the legends the Big Easy has produced.

The Steam Calliope on the Steamboat Natchez
Twice each day, calliope music floats through the streets of the Quarter. Where does it come from?

Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs
Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs put the 'fun' in funeral, but these organizations are more that just parades - learn more.