Many consider New Orleans to be the concert capital of the world, and this first weekend of spring is a great example of that ...

In the middle of the 20th century, Mahalia Jackson fought racism and bigotry through the power of her sacred voice: A gift that allowed her to reign as the Queen of Gospel Music. Now, Robin Roberts ...

New Orleans-born gospel star Mahalia Jackson sings an impromptu 'Just a Closer Walk With Thee' with the Eureka Brass Band at the inaugural New Orleans Jazz Fest in 1970. She is included in vintage ...

1972: ‘Heaven came a little closer to Chicago.’ A visitation for gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, who died at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park on Jan. 27, 1972, was held at Greater ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — While Carnival is over until 2027, the fun isn’t finished. This weekend features great live music at the city’s newest jazz club, side-splitting laughs by one of the country’s ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A star-studded concert fundraiser for the city’s largest university, a dance performance featuring live music by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and a Jefferson Parish eating ...

The AFRO knows what it’s like to endure challenging times. John H. Murphy, Sr., a former enslaved man founded the AFRO in 1892 with $200 from his wife, Martha Howard Murphy. Together they created a ...

Leonard Michael learned to cook at home while growing up in New Jersey, but he got really excited about cooking while watching celebrity chefs on TV. He applied to compete on “MasterChef” and ended up ...