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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear what’s on deck for the 2022 New Orleans Jazz Fest. Then, acclaimed trumpeter and composer Jamil Sharif tells us about his latest releases.

For over half a century, the radio program La Tasse De Café has brought Cajun French to listeners across the country. Now, their contributions to radio are being recognized as “uniquely” Louisianan.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about allegations of contract-fixing in Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s "smart city" project. Then, we talk to a radio station in Ville Platte, Louisiana to learn about their years of promoting Cajun French on the airwaves.

This Continuum is devoted to the art of the recorder in early music presented by David Munrow and the Early Music Consort of London.

Today on Louisiana Considered, Patrick Madden and Stephanie Grace give us a roundup of the week’s political news. We also hear about the latest developments on a train from New Orleans to Baton Rouge, and learn about this weekend’s Migratory Bird Celebration in Grand Isle.

On this week’s edition of Le Show Harry helps explain “Attentional Overload,” then brings us News of the Godly, The Apologies of the Week, Mind Your Own Business, News of the Olympic Movement, News of Smart World, News of the Atom, plus great music from Lyle Lovett, Dave Edmonds, and Gerry Mulligan.

It's been a long time since May 5, 2019 – when the high temperature that beautiful sunny Sunday barely hit 72 degrees at the New Orleans Fairgrounds and Jazz Fest 2019 called it a wrap. The following year, the festival went silent, one of the earliest high-profile events forced to cancel due to the unfolding global pandemic. Plans for a 2021 edition of the fest were also scrapped. With the festival gates finally open again this spring, Louisiana Eats is celebrating this happy return with some Jazz and Heritage Festival favorites.Festival vendors of all stripes are now back serving guests for the first time in three years. It’s a relief for those who rely on Jazz Fest income annually – vendors like sculptor and jewelry designer Thomas Mann, who has been exhibiting his work there since 1977. Thomas joins us to give a firsthand perspective on how important Jazz Fest is to his bottom line.And if you’ve ever admired the artisan woodworking of Greg Arceneaux – a perennial favorite in Jazz Fest’s Louisiana Marketplace, get ready for a crash course in what sets his work apart from the rest.We also have a visit with our own house band, Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes. The band shares some of their Jazz Fest gig memories with us, along with the meals they enjoy off and on the stage.Finally, we close out our festival day with Terrance Osborne. You may have spotted Terrance's artwork at previous Jazz and Heritage Festivals, or perhaps you've seen his official, highly sought-after Jazz Fest posters, like this year's official poster featuring Jon Batiste.For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from New Orleans’ next superintendent. Then, we learn about the 50th annual Frog Festival in Rayne.

On this week’s edition of Le Show Harry brings us News of the Atom, It’s a Smart World, Harry Reads the Trades, The Apologies of the Week, News About Natural Gas, shares thoughts about airplane manufacturers and then receives a surprise call from a regular listener.

This is American Routes Live with New Orleans trombonist Corey Henry and his Treme Funktet at Marigny Studios, at the edge of the French Quarter. As the name of the band suggests, the Faubourg Tremé is an important part of Corey’s family history and his development as a musician. I asked him about the origins of the group.