DOWN IN NEW ORLEANS

Musicians and artists in the French Quarter, 2010 I spent the last few days in New Orleans poking around old haunts from my last extended reporting visits there in 2006 and 2007. As usual, I stayed in the French Quarter, which, despite the hard times New Orleans has been through, remains as lively as ever – and a favorite stalking place for street musicians and artists. Here’s some of what I saw and heard. Playing and dancing on Royal Street. The woman in white had an incredible voice. Walking around the next day, I heard her voice around a corner … Continue reading DOWN IN NEW ORLEANS