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Lee Bains is an eighth generation Alabamian from Birmingham. He was a listener from a young age, hearing stories from his grandparents, friends, and community members about the South’s complicated history. Bains’ music with his band, The Glory Fires, grapples with the troubling past and present, as well as hypocrisies in religion. He sings about hearing God, seeing him as a worker, and what it means to be a Christian believer now. Lee Bains’ style mixes punk, country, gospel, soul, rock'n'roll, with lyrics that point to social justice.

Join violinist, storyteller, and Birdfoot Festival Artistic Director, Jenna Sherry, as she explores connections between music, silence, and ecology in the inner-workings of Beethoven's Pastorale Symphony —a preview of the upcoming Birdfoot Festival season that will be held in locations across New Orleans, March 10-18.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we get an inside look at The Road to Damascus, a new production that weaves together a biblical story and a fairy tale with a modern lens. Plus, we hear about a Mardi Gras ball at a nursing home and check in with the New Marigny Theatre.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we get a sneak peak of this weekend’s Los Isleños Fiesta in St. Bernard Parish and learn about the Spanish history and influence of the region. We also hear about the future of the Claiborne Expressway and get a roundup of the week’s top political news.

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.