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Pianist Tom McDermott is a native of St. Louis and a lifetime explorer of the music downriver here in New Orleans, across the Caribbean and to Brazil. Singer Meschiya Lake started out in Rapid City, South Dakota and landed hereabouts as a circus performer. Meschiya and Tom came together for us in the sonic wooden glory of an old Presbyterian church, now called Esplanade Studios.

Continuum presents selections from recordings of early performances of early music, namely the ensemble Studio der Frühen Musik and harpsichordist Colin Tilney.

Mardi Gras isn't complete without king cakes. Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into the history behind the most famous delicacy of Carnival season.

The P.5. Gala is fast approaching, and this year’s theme is all about inspiring meaningful change.

This Continuum presents three major early music sopranos: Julianne Baird, Evelyn Tubb and the inimitable Emma Kirkby.

This week on Le Show, Harry presents News of the Olympic Movement, It’s a Smart World, Land of 10,000 Princes, Apologies of the Week, News of the Godly, News of the Warm, original music selections, and more!

As Krewe of Rex celebrates 150 years, we take a look at the history, legacy and events of one of the oldest and largest Mardi Gras parade groups.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the journeys of three pregnant African American women living in Iowa, Hawaii, and Mississippi. And, we hear why the University of New Orleans is hoping to start a Division 1 football team as early as 2024.

This is American Routes, about to go into the studio with Creole jazz and soul singer John Boutté. You may know him for singing his theme for the TV series Tremé. John comes from an African, French, Spanish, Native, and Irish family background that begins in the mid-18th century New Orleans. His immediate family numbered ten kids; singing was a household and street corner pastime. John counts the influence of jazz elders, like Paul Barbarin, Louis “Big Eye” Nelson, and Danny Barker, as well as New Orleans piano and vocal heroes like Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, and James Booker. The quality of his voice has been recognized by Stevie Wonder. He's been paired in shows with Lou Rawls and Herbie Hancock. A New Orleans vocal icon who was raised in a storied, musical neighborhood. I asked John about it.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the ongoing lack of access to healthy food in Louisiana, and hear how one organization is addressing that problem. And, we learn more about the rollout of the state’s latest medical marijuana program.