This award-winning festival, which began in
1984, has grown to become the largest free music festival in the
South. Seventeen stages throughout the French Quarter presented
the best in New Orleans music, representing every genre from
traditional and contemporary jazz to R & B and New Orleans funk,
brass bands, folk, gospel, classical, opera, Cajun Zydeco, Latin
World, International, as well as musical stages for children.
Over 90 food and beverage booths located in Jackson Square,
Woldenberg Riverfront Park and the Louisiana State Museum’s Old
U.S. Mint made up the “World’s Largest Jazz Brunch,” a signature
event, featuring authentic local cuisine from renowned area
restaurants, many of whom have been with the Festival its entire
26 years. Record sales were recorded by both food and beverage
vendors.
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LINKS:
http://www.fqfi.org/
FYI:
For an entire weekend the French Quarter is
magically transformed into a vast outdoor mall offering the best in local
musical entertainment, culinary delights and colorful, imaginative works of
art that capture the joie de vivre (joy of life) that makes New Orleans the
unique place it is. While enjoying the sounds of New Orleans music and the
tastes of New Orleans’ celebrated cuisine, you can also enjoy the sights at
your own pace. Our centuries-old French and Spanish architecture, with iron
lace balconies looking out over Royal, Bourbon and other famous streets, is
renowned the world over. You can take it all in on foot, which is the best
way to really absorb it, and if you want to take the memories home with you,
our talented artists have their works for sale on Jackson Square or in the
galleries of Royal Street.
At any given time during the festival you’re likely to hear salsa,
gospel, R&B, blues, Cajun, funk, folk, rap, hip hop, classical, rock,
cabaret, bossa nova, country/western and, of course, jazz. All genres of
jazz. From brass marching bands to traditional (Dixieland) to modern styles.
After all, jazz is what New Orleans is best known for and, if that’s what
you’ve come to hear, you will not be disappointed.
