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Join host Dustin Gledhill for an in-depth look at the three 2022 finalists in their Competition performances last summer--a preview of the talent on display in the 2023 Concerto Showcase on Saturday March 11 at Roussel Hall on the Loyola University campus.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new documentary that details the Pointe-Au-Chien tribe’s struggle for survival. Plus, we learn about an investigation into the NOPD and revisit the story of an LSU basketball legend.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the New Orleans Ballet Association’s upcoming performance. Plus, we learn about the 26th annual French Film Festival coming to the Crescent City this weekend, and hear about the 58th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery march.

New Orleans guitar and banjo player Detroit Brooks got a start touring with his musical family, including father George Brooks Sr. of the gospel group Masonic Kings, and his sister, gospel singer Juanita Brooks. Detroit grew up downriver, living four blocks from Fats Domino, and was greatly influenced by the late Creole banjo and guitar player, Danny Barker. He created a festival in his memory. In addition to his career in music, Detroit worked as a barber and for Amtrak. He's well versed in traditional jazz, R&B, soul, and funk. He's here as bandleader of the Syncopated Percolators at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, playing “Hindustan,” on American Routes Live.

Ask any New Orleanian what they eat on Mondays, and you'll likely get the same reply: "red beans and rice." For 100 years now, that humble bean has been practically synonymous with Camellia Brand. Lucius Hayward founded Camellia in the Crescent City in 1923, naming the company for his wife's favorite flower. Over the last century, generations of New Orleanians have showered much love and devotion on that dried kidney bean, but as you'll learn on this week’s show, it has been far from a one-sided love affair.

On this week’s edition of Le Show Harry brings us News of Crypto-Winter, News of Inspector’s General, News of Smart World, The George Awards, The Apologies of the Week, original music and a tribute to saxophonist Wayne Shorter.

This week Continuum presents a selection of Sephardic music.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear an update on laws governing short-term rentals in New Orleans. We also hear about the findings from a recent quality of life survey in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes. Plus, we speak to the Baton Rouge teacher who recently won big on Wheel of Fortune.

Today on Louisiana Considered: it’s voting crunch time! We take a last minute look at the ballot and the elections to watch out for. We also take a deep dive into the four major natural disasters that plagued Lake Charles in the last two years. Plus, we hear how a new Baton Rouge exhibit is honoring jazz legend Billie Holiday.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about Senator John Kennedy’s potential run for governor. We also learn what’s on deck at the New Orleans Opera Association and hear about the upcoming Coats for Kids event.