Last year, French Quarter Fest introduced a DJ stage with support from New Orleans legend Raj Smoove. The stage was a hit, filling a gap in showcasing a cornerstone of New Orleans music that has ...

For Xandra Pohl, music isn't just a passion — it's a lifeline in an often chaotic world. As a teenager, she spent every weekend lost in rap festivals, hooked on artists like Playboy, Cardi B and 21 ...