Shara began her study of the classics with influences as varied as Motohiko Hino and Elvis Jones. After sinking eight years of devotion and hard work into her craft, she made a name for herself in the Tokyo jazz world and gained the respect of her fellow musicians. In 1992,... Read more

Lawrence Cotton was born in uptown New Orleans, near the Mississippi River, where he has lived all his life. Inspired by his father, an amateur pianist, he was self-taught until he began taking lessons after a stint in the Air Force. His first professional job was at a loca... Read more

The Dixie Cups were a major force in the 1960s girl group scene, knocking the Beatles off the top of the charts in 1964 with their hit, “Chapel of Love.” Over fifty years later they continue to please crowds at festivals and on the concert circuit. Sisters Barbara and Rosa... Read more

The Kings of Brass are a group of New Orleans natives that infuse Jazz, Funk, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Rock 'N' Roll. Bio Provided by FQF Inc. Read more

Assata Renay is a multi-talented singer and entertainer, raised in New Orleans amidst a musical family, including her blues-guitarist grandfather. As a girl, her parents exposed her to both old-school R&B and contemporary performers ranging from Stevie Wonder and Michael Ja... Read more

Jake Landry dishes up talented vocals and tasty guitar licks with his energetic mix of blues, jazz, R&B, and Top 40 hits. Landry is a staple on the local music scene, whether with a small combo or a full nine-piece band, with regular gigs at the House of Blues and other not... Read more

Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews cuts a tall figure across the world-wide music scene as a performer, creator, philanthropist, author, and next generation of one of New Orleans’ most well-known musical families. The Grammy-winning Andrews brings the horn section front and cen... Read more