Cha Wa

Cha Wa "a grand gumbo of singing, chanting, intoxicating rhythms, and some deep funk grooves that are simply impossible to resist" -PopMatters

05/17/2026

Thanks for having us Bayou Bon Vivant! Come see us down in Louisiana ⚜️

05/07/2026

An oldie, but goodie!

Giving a new meaning to Traffic Jam ⚜️

SUPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT ‼️Rained out but Popping Up⛈️⚜️😎Cha Wa Festing at Night at Ticket Link In BioDoors 8pmShow 9pm
05/02/2026

SUPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT ‼️
Rained out but Popping Up⛈️⚜️😎
Cha Wa Festing at Night at
Ticket Link In Bio
Doors 8pm
Show 9pm

Thanks to everyone who planned on coming to the show.
05/01/2026

Thanks to everyone who planned on coming to the show.

Can’t wait to play French Quarter Festivals, Inc. on the Loyola Esplanade In The Shade Stage outside the The New Orleans...
04/14/2026

Can’t wait to play French Quarter Festivals, Inc. on the Loyola Esplanade In The Shade Stage outside the The New Orleans Jazz Museum on Friday 4/17 at 5:50pm

04/08/2026

Cha Wa would not exist without the groundbreaking music and mentoring of Big Chief Monk Boudreaux
As a founding member of the Wild Magnolias band with Big Chief Bo Dollis, they changed music forever by inventing the style of music know as Mardi Gras Indian Funk in the late 1960’s. We owe them all the love and respect in the world. Shout out to 60 Minutes for showing the love and admiration to Big Chief Monk of the Golden Eagles, he deserves every bit of it.
Monk preached grace and wisdom from his front porch on Mardi Gras Day with his messages and astonishing rendition of “My Indian Red”, there wasn’t a dry eye in his front yard. He remains the greatest stewards of Mardi Gras Indian music and culture. We love you Big Chief and wish you health and happiness going forward for many a Mardi Gras to come! 🦅💜💚💛

See y’all Sunday in Congo Square! •The Congo Square Rhythms Festival music lineup is here!Join us in Armstrong Park Marc...
03/28/2026

See y’all Sunday in Congo Square!
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The Congo Square Rhythms Festival music lineup is here!

Join us in Armstrong Park March 28-29 for an incredible weekend featuring dynamic music, powerful performances from African dance groups that honor the deep cultural roots of Congo Square, and much more!

See the full lineup now at congosquarerhythms.com!

🎶 Come out to celebrate the rhythms, movement, and traditions that continue to shape New Orleans and the world.

03/15/2026

It’s Super Sunday in New Orleans! The annual gathering of Mardi Gras Indian tribes showcases their colorful, hand-made suits as they dance, sing, and honor their heritage. This video footage from HNOC’s collections captures the Super Sunday processions in 1976, featuring Mardi Gras Indians from several tribes, including the Black Eagles.

Don’t miss the Super Sunday celebrations this afternoon. See more information from

📖 Read more about the Black Masking Indian tradition on our First Draft blog via the link in our bio, under “Read.”

🎥: Mardi Gras Indians on Super Sunday, 1976, by Jules L. Cahn. Jules Cahn Collection at HNOC, 2002.40.1.5
🎵: Super Sunday, 1983, audio recording by Michael P. Smith © HNOC, 2007.0103.6.15

This weekend, join us at the Civic Theatre for Hell N Back Festival brought to you by the incredible Helen Wilson, with ...
03/05/2026

This weekend, join us at the Civic Theatre for Hell N Back Festival brought to you by the incredible Helen Wilson, with amazing bands Cha Wa, The Psycho Realm, Tortuous, and a surprise NYC hardcore headliner. Tickets are free, and all donations go to the Nick Alexander Music Trust, a non-profit which was founded by the Alexander family to raise money for small charities in the UK to help underprivileged and special needs children learn how to play music.

Ten years ago on November 13, 2015 Helen survived the Paris terror attack at the Bataclan. She was with Nick Alexander, who was the merch manager for the band and who passed away in her arms. She has decided to create this festival for her 60th celebration of life and the 10 year anniversary of the Paris attacks, by bringing in people and bands from all around the world to join in this celebration and raise money for this very worthy cause.

Head to our website to RSVP now!

01/29/2026

Cha Wa performing live this Friday, January 30th, 9pm. Ticket 🔗 in bio or on our website chawaband.com 💜💚💛

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