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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how the Jazz and Heritage Foundation is gearing up for the upcoming fest. We also learn how bygone Louisiana laws are still impacting inmates, and talk to Baton Rouge runner Julia Hawkins on her 106th birthday.

Mona Lisa Saloy is a folklorist, poet, professor, and in 2021 was named Louisiana Poet Laureate. Her poems document and celebrate Creole culture in New Orleans, food, language, music, and more. She's written about sidewalk songs, jump-rope rhymes, hand-clap games, and the Black oral tradition of toasting. Mona Lisa's poetry grew from her youth in New Orleans' Seventh Ward, where music was a major part of life.

Racism in many forms has played an outsized and unfortunate role in Louisiana history. But throughout that history there have been strong, brave leaders who have worked to right the wrongs of the past. On this week's show we introduce you to pioneers past and present who have made a difference.We begin with the newest crusader, Touré Folkes of Turning Tables. Touré is working tirelessly to bring diversity to New Orleans' bar scene by providing Black professionals with training, mentorship, and the resources they need to access real opportunity.Then we hear from food writer Todd Price about the dearth of Black chefs in New Orleans today, something that has changed radically since Rudy Lombard's seminal 1978 book that pulled back the curtain on the Black restaurant cooks largely responsible for Creole cuisine as we know it today.Finally, we sit down with Vance Vaucresson whose father Sonny fought racism and won in the 1960s with his Bourbon Street Vaucresson Creole Café. Today, Vance is preparing to open a new iteration of the family business in New Orleans' Seventh Ward where it all started three generations ago.For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us News of the Warm, News of the Godly, News of Smart World, The Apologies of the Week, News of the Atom, and great music celebrating love as we move toward Valentine’s Day.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how the Krewe of Rex is celebrating an iconic milestone. And, we hear about the upcoming season for the Musaica Chamber Ensemble.

This week, Continuum.highlights three famous singers of the past performing early songs: Alfred Deller, Victoria De Los Angeles and Jan De Gaetani.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a Lake Charles musician’s journey to the Grammy Awards — for the third time. Then, we revisit a conversation about the exhibit “Making Mardi Gras,” which takes viewers behind the scenes of Carnival season.

New Orleans jazz clarinet queen Doreen Ketchens is beloved by locals and tourists alike. Rain or shine, Doreen’s magnetic performance draws crowds to the corner of Royal and St. Peter each weekend. Although now known for playing jazz, Doreen Ketchens trained as a classical clarinetist. She started improvising and busking with her husband Lawrence in 1987. He now plays sousaphone with her on Royal Street, along with daughter, Dorian, on drums. Doreen has risen from the street to national prominence, global touring, feature films and viral videos, but she remains rooted in New Orleans.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we revisit an idea for a solar power recovery system for New Orleans neighborhoods. Then, we learn why Baton Rouge’s two reform Jewish synagogues decided to unify.

Today on Louisiana Considered, the New Orleans City Council put mayoral power to the test by shutting down a recent executive order from Mayor Cantrell. We also hear an update on insurance reform from the latest state legislative session.