The line-up for the 2017 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, aka Jazz Fest, has been announced, and among this year's artists are Rhiannon Giddens and Lake Street Dive, both performing on Friday, May 5. Jazz Fest runs over seven days across two weekends, April 28–30 and May 4–7. Also among the performers at this year's Jazz Fest are Wilco, Dr. John, and several contributors to the 2005 benefit album Our New Orleans.
The line-up for the 2017 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, aka Jazz Fest, has been announced, and included among this year's performers are Nonesuch Records artists Rhiannon Giddens and Lake Street Dive. Jazz Fest runs over seven days across two weekends, April 28–30 and May 4–7. Giddens and Lake Street Dive both play on the second weekend, the same day: Friday, May 5.
Also among the performers at this year's Jazz Fest are Wilco and one of the Crescent City's favorite sons, Dr. John, and several contributors to the 2005 Nonesuch Records benefit album Our New Orleans, including Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and Irma Thomas. (Dr. John performs on the album as well). Watch the official announcement video listing this year's performers below.
For more information and the complete line-up for the 2017 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, go to nojazzfest.com. For details on additional upcoming performances from Rhiannon Giddens and Lake Street Dive, head to nonesuch.com/on-tour.
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