The Nola Files
The Nola FilesDoing Good - Featuring the great organizations we have had the pleasure to work with, those of us helping New Orleans tackle it's many issues / Curious Tourist - Some common questions about the city we hear from visitors / Interviews - Our chance to talk to interesting follks in hte community / The Index - This is a rolling A-Z of topics that have shaped the city / The Dirt - Our own ramblings, experiences and opinions
In New Orleans, "neutral ground" refers to a strip of land that was originally intended to serve as a neutral area between the city and the surrounding areas. The term "neutral ground" is used in ...
Carondelet Street in New Orleans is named after Francisco Luis Hector, Baron de Carondelet, who served as the Spanish Governor of Louisiana from 1791 to 1797. Carondelet was appointed by King Char...
In the vibrant tapestry of New Orleans' musical and cultural history, few establishments resonate as powerfully as the Dew Drop Inn. Once a thriving epicenter of Black entertainment during the mid...
When the Saints Go Marching In
"When the Saints Go Marching In," also known as "The Saints," is a traditional gospel hymn that is closely associated with New Orleans and its musical heritage. The origins of the song can be trac...
The Neville Brothers are a band that needs no introduction. With a career spanning more than four decades, they have become one of the most influential families in music history. The Neville Broth...
Mahalia Jackson was born Mahalia Ann Julia in New Orleans, Louisiana, on October 26, 1911. She was one of nine children born to Rev. Joseph and Mahala Jackson. From a young age, Mahalia showed an ...
If you want to know what soul music is, look no further than Irma Thomas. Often referred to as the "Queen of Soul" of New Orleans, Irma has been performing for over 50 years. She started her caree...
Louis Prima was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1910. He was a jazz musician and singer, who achieved great success both in the United States and abroad. He is considered to be one of the pioneer...
I’m one of those people that thought they were an introvert, but the pandemic hit and I started missing being out and about with people. In a time where everyone needs to stay six feet away, the pe...
“The best gay one-eyed junkie piano genius New Orleans has ever produced” is how Dr. John described James Booker. A New Orleans native, “Black Liberace” lived a life peppered with tragedy and addic...
Ellis Marsalis was an integral part of the New Orleans tradition of passing on a passion for music to the next generation. Born in New Orleans in 1934, he grew up in the small, working-class, music...
Here we share things we find interesting about New Orleans and the Gulf South, organizations and people that deserve more attention and answer some questions about the area.
