JAZZ FEST PREVIEWS TOP PICKS FOR

Shades of Praise

GOSPEL TENT | 1:50-2:35 P.M.

A dynamic interracial gospel choir, Shades of Praise has become a beloved fixture in the New Orleans music scene. Gospel fans and newcomers will fall in love with their uplifting performances that blend traditional gospel with contemporary rhythms.

Big Freedia

FESTIVAL STAGE | 2:00-3:15 P.M.

New Orleans’ own Queen Diva, Big Freedia is known and loved for her bounce music. Freedia took the city’s bounce music to the world back in 2010 and has been entertaining fans ever since. Come twerk it out with her this Jazz Fest.

Germaine Bazzle

WWOZ JAZZ TENT | 2:50-3:50 P.M.

Germaine Bazzle still lights up the stage with her jazz vocals. The grand dame of New Orleans jazz, Bazzle is a legend in this city and beyond. Visit the Jazz Tent to hear her sing the standards like you’ve never heard before.

Tank and the Bangas

FESTIVAL STAGE |

3:40-4:55 P.M.

Entertaining fans with their combination of funk, soul, and hip hop, Tank and the Bangas are a must-see group. Nominated in the Best New Artist category for the 2020 Grammy Awards, this group is based in New Orleans and puts on a fun show.

Lizzo

FESTIVAL STAGE |

5:25-7:00 P.M.

Lizzo sings, plays flute, and connects with audiences for lively, high energy shows. She has won four Grammy awards, a Billboard Music Award, BET Award, and more. Her music fuses hip hop, soul, R&B, and pop. Lizzo’s set is not to be missed.

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss

SHELL GENTILLY STAGE |

5:30-7:00 P.M.

This rock musician and bluegrass country singer combo is the perfect pairing and the ideal performance to check out. If you haven’t heard the Led Zeppelin singer, Robert Plant, and Alison Krauss together, you need to witness this collaboration.

Wu Tang Clan + The Soul Rebels

CONGO SQUARE STAGE | 5:40-6:55 P.M.

If you dig hip hop and brass bands, check out the perfect set. Wu Tang is a New York City collective and The Soul Rebels are a New Orleans eight piece brass ensemble, which means a big sound and high energy performance.

Mavis Staples

BLUES TENT | 6:00-7:00 P.M.

With a career spanning over eight decades, the dynamic Mavis Staples will bring her phenomenal presence to the stage on Friday of the first weekend. Mavis will certainly “take you there” to the perfect start of your weekend.

Pheasant, Quail, and Andouille

Gumbo

PREJEAN’S RESTAURANT | FOOD AREA 2

If you want to taste Louisiana in a bowl, the rich, smoky flavor of the pheasant, quail, and andouille gumbo will make you want to savor every bite. That dark brown roux means it’s going to be something special. This bowl of gumbo is packed full with meat.

Crawfish Monica

BIG RIVER FOODS | FOOD AREA 2

This Fest favorite is comfort food at its best with its sauce that’s just the right amount of spicy and plump crawfish tails—served in a bowl with a spoon so that you can eat, walk, and listen to music, all at the same time.

Oscar Donahue

OSCAR OF NEW ORLEANS | CONGO SQUARE AFRICAN MARKETPLACE | TENT D

Striking metallic resin jewelry, pins, and badges are only some of the incredible art Oscar Donahue will feature this year. His use of bold metallic colors and unique style creates eye-catching and sophisticated pieces that reflect his creativity and passion for his craft.

Jennifer Bauser

SCULPTURAL JEWELRY | CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS | TENT F

Bauser hails from Pennsylvania and makes incredible sculptural jewelry that is pretty and fun—a combination of old meets new. Her pieces can stand alone or be layered with others for a beautiful look. Incorporating leather and metal, Bauser’s jewelry is modern and unique.