Music
An inevitable part of New Orleans culture, music of New Orleans blends in both old and new styles of music. Quintessentially a Jazz loving city, New Orleans' association with the genre spans decades. Though Jazz originated from New Orleans, the city continues to foster many renowned metal bands. You can now find a mixture of Spanish, African, Caribbean, Creole and French music in New Orleans music.
Opera aficionados are aplenty in New Orleans so, New Orleans appreciates Operatic works and performances. New Orleans music also features the famous New Orleans blues and gospel music. With a diverse mix of musical genres influencing New Orleans music, the city's music is vibrant and opulent.
New Orleans music in Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_New_Orleans
New Orleans travel guides feature Jazz history tour that gives an insight into the city's Jazz tradition. Dubbed birthplace of Jazz, New Orleans has contributed many jazz musicians of international repute like Freddie Keppard, Jelly Roll Morton, King Joe Oliver, Papa jack Laine and Kid Ory.
Many clubs like Tiptina's, the Maple Leaf Bar, Carrolton Station, Howlin'Wolf, Muddy Water's, Rendon Inn, Treme Music Hall, Preservation Hall, Palm Court Jazz Cafe, Kerry Irish Pub, House of Blues, etc are places that continue to foster the musical traditional of New Orleans.
New Orleans music and festivals
http://www.neworleans.com/music.html
http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/music/#
If you are lucky enough, New Orleans travel deals can get you an opportunity to witness the music festivals in the city. New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, an annual festival for celebrating the culture and music of New Orleans Louisiana showcases different styles of music associated with this cultural hub.
Essence Music festival celebrates contemporary Afro-American music and has featured some big names from the music industry like Mary J.Blige, Chris Brown, Chris Rock, Kanye West among others. French Quarter festival, Voodoo music experience, Satchmo Summer Fest, Swamp Fest, Ponderosa Stomp and International arts festival are other prominent music festivals that savor New Orleans music.
Have fun out there!
