Jon Batiste approaches music as a ‘spiritual practice’

The world at large came to know Jon Batiste as the original music director of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," but the ...

Colbert's former band leader says loss of late-night show impacts musicians too

I know Ray Charles is one of your heroes, but who else ranks among your most influential artists? Batiste: Joni Mitchell is a revelation. Nina Simone feels like family. I’m influenced a ...

Breaking Baz: Jon M. Chu On How The Breathtaking ‘Wicked: For Good’ Took Flight With New Songs For Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande, Plus A Secret Guest Star As Co…

For Good, the second part of his breathtaking movie musical about Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West who fled Oz, and ...
The Oakland Press

Jon Batiste makes his music for ‘more than entertainment’

At 38, Jon Batiste has had a career that’s been more prolific and impactful than many artists twice his age. He’s released ...
NOLA.com

Chris Brown, NBA Youngboy, Peter Frampton, NOLA Funk Fest top big music week in New Orleans

It’s a huge week for live music in New Orleans, with shows at the Caesars Superdome and Smoothie King Center, a funk festival ...
The Daily Orange

TAZ, Guitar Hero enthusiast turned touring artist, brings set to Funk ’n Waffles TAZ, Guitar Hero enthusiast turned touring artist, brings set to Funk ’n Waffles

Currently on tour with Jon Batiste, guitarist TAZ drew a mix of students and older audiences to a Funk ‘n Waffles concert ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1973, Elton John Released the Signature Track That Still Makes Him Cry Decades Later

Elton John still gets teary-eyed listening to this seminal album he put out in 1973 to tremendous critical acclaim.
NOLA.com

2025 NOLA Funk Fest's special sets include Master P with Soul Rebels, Irma with Galactic

Master P performs onstage during Day 3 of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Caesars Superdome on ...