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This week's guest is Jon Cleary! Join host Keith as he sits down with the funk and R&B musician, and accomplished pianist.

As Jazz Fest gears up, Keith takes time to talk with 1st weekend performer, Karl Denson, American funk and jazz saxophonist, flutist and vocalist who plays with The Rolling Stones and leads his own group, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the state Senate is debating legislation on restaurant reservation trading. We also speak with the winner of the Crescent City Classic’s wheelchair division, and hear about New Orleans-native Lil Wayne’s upcoming Jazz Fest performance.

This is American Routes from New Orleans, a city of music and songs, many of which have been written about it, often by outsiders. “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans"–music by John Turner Layton and lyrics from Henry Creamer–was published in 1922. “Way Down Yonder” was advertised as "A Southern Song, without A Mammy, A Mule, Or A Moon.” That was a rightful dig at some of the Tin Pan Alley clichés of the day. “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans" has been performed by many: Benny Goodman, the Andrews Sisters, Freddy Cannon, Jan and Dean, and Dean Martin. And now let’s go “Way Down Yonder” and beyond, starting with a fresh version of the old song from New Orleans Jazz Vipers on American Routes.

Crescent Classical is thrilled to help Musaica Chamber Ensemble close out their 2024-2025 season with an episode that features past performances of trios and a Beethoven quintet.

Bishop of the Diocese of Baton Rouge Michael Duca speaks on the recent funeral of Pope Francis.Former LSU Manship School professor and author Bob Mann comments on various topics including his time in politics and higher education throughout the country. Reporter for The Advocate/The Times-Picayune Tyler Bridges talks the latest in Louisiana politics and the passing of former Louisiana Speaker of the House, Bubba Henry.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us regular features like News of Musk Love, News of Bees, News of the Warm, News of the Godly, Truth Social Audio with Donald Trump, News of Microplastics, What theFrack?!, The Apologies of the Week, The Side Effects of the Week, and News of Crypto-Winter. He also shares a message from Linda McMahon, the United States Secretary of Education and considers the type of government we currently have.

Host and Producer Garrett Pittman previews some of the most exciting artists performing the first weekend of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

On today’s episode of Louisiana Considered, we dive into Major League Baseball’s “torpedo bat” trend with a trip to a bat manufacturer in Baton Rouge. We also talk about an upcoming conference on big towns, and hear about this year’s winners of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities’ Bright Lights awards.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is impacting students in Louisiana. We also hear about the season finale for the Musaica Chamber Ensemble and learn how a sculpture exhibit in Baton Rouge is drawing attention to wrongful convictions.