BlackAmericana Fest

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BlackAmericana Fest is a two day festival that honors and celebrates the musical heritage, legacy, and contributions of Black artists in the Americana and folk genres in New Orleans and the Mississippi River Delta region.

Hey fam, quick note with love: advance ticket prices ($35 weekend pass) end on Monday August 31. If you’ve been holding ...
08/28/2026

Hey fam, quick note with love: advance ticket prices ($35 weekend pass) end on Monday August 31. If you’ve been holding a spot in your heart for this weekend, now’s the time to make it real! There’s so much to look forward to this year including:
- A banjo workshop with Tray Wellington (beginner-friendly!)
-Country Line Dancing & Zydeco Dance Lessons with Jasmine Haynes
-A Ring Shout ceremony with the Gullah Geechee Ring Shouters
-Our amazing kids’ zone

And more!! We can’t wait to fest with you.

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💫 Meet the artists of our Sister Rosetta Tharpe Main Stage!Join us on Saturday, September 26 at the Sister Rosetta Tharp...
08/28/2026

💫 Meet the artists of our Sister Rosetta Tharpe Main Stage!

Join us on Saturday, September 26 at the Sister Rosetta Tharpe Main Stage for performances from:

Robin Barnes, the acclaimed "Songbird of New Orleans," is a Billboard Top 10 charting artist whose powerful voice bridges jazz, funk, soul, zydeco, Creole traditions, and Louisiana’s rich musical heritage.

The Lilli Lewis Project is willing to traverse any musical terrain, bearing the spirit of a time when everyone still seemed to believe music could change the world.

Dusky Waters is the nom de plume of contemporary Americana songwriter and musician Jenn Jeffers, an artist whose work bridges the rich musical traditions of the South with a modern, genre-defying sound.

Jeffery Broussard & the Nighttime Syndicate is an all-star group that delivers a bold sound that honors Black Americana roots by blending the traditions of Acadiana accordion with the New Olreans Brass.

The Kentucky Gentlemen, twin brothers Derek and Brandon Campbell, bring a fresh perspective to country music through powerful storytelling and undeniable harmonies.

Seratones, led by powerhouse vocalist and songwriter A.J.Haynes, blends rock, funk, psychedelic soul, disco, and electronic influences into a sound that is radiant and deeply rooted.

Gullah Geechee Ring Shouters, are internationally known throughout the world for its unique historical and educational performance, in places like Canada.

Join us September 25-26 in New Orleans at The Broadside!

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at the link in our bio.

✨ A Moment in Black Americana History ✨This week, we’re honoring Mavis Staples! A foundational pillar of Black Americana...
08/26/2026

✨ A Moment in Black Americana History ✨
This week, we’re honoring Mavis Staples!

A foundational pillar of Black Americana music, Mavis Staples became one of the defining voices of the Civil Rights Movement through her protest anthems and activism. Through her powerful storytelling and blending of Blues, Folk, and Gospel, she has laid the groundwork for American Roots Music today while continuing to inspire and empower Black artists. Mavis Staples reminds us that music can inspire hope, strengthen communities, and create change across generations.

Discover the stories and music that continue to shape Black Americana at BlackAmericana Fest, September 25-26 in New Orleans.

🎟️ Tickets at the link in our bio.

08/24/2026

Hear Board Member, Nate Cameron, share why he’s excited to see both familiar artists and new voices take the stage this year.

Join us September 25–26 in New Orleans for BlackAmericana Fest.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at the link in our bio.

We are taking over the Living Room songwriter series this Friday (thanks to our good friend Paul Faith 🥳🥳!!). Come sing ...
08/24/2026

We are taking over the Living Room songwriter series this Friday (thanks to our good friend Paul Faith 🥳🥳!!). Come sing with us & help us raise awareness & dough for BlackAmericana Fest! No cover!

📆 Friday, August 28
⏰ 6-8:30pm
📍Skeeta Hawk Brewing

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💫 Meet the artists of our Elizabeth Cotten Songs & Stories Stage! Join us on Saturday, September 26 at the Elizabeth Cot...
08/21/2026

💫 Meet the artists of our Elizabeth Cotten Songs & Stories Stage! Join us on Saturday, September 26 at the Elizabeth Cotten Songs & Stories Stage for performances from:

Denitia is a singer-songwriter that blends country, Americana, and alternative rock influences into a sound rooted in cultural tradition.

Tetrad is a joyful New Orleans acoustic soul band featuring Angelamia Bachemin, Margie Perez, Gingerbread (The Original), Drew Mosby, and Alex Canales.

Lisa Sanders and Brown Sugar, also known as Karen Hayes, blend folk, blues, country, pop, and jazz to create well-crafted songs and melodies.

Elizabeth McCorvey is part-time psychotherapist, full time musician, and full-time delight creating original Americana, folk, bluegrass music.

Bolton Serunjogi is an Americana and folk artist whose songwriting blends heartfelt storytelling with the rhythmic influence of his Ugandan heritage.

Buddy Red is a genre-bending artist, singer-songwriter, and guitarist that delivers a sound that is both deeply rooted and radically current.

Come see these incredible artists and more as we celebrate the sounds, stories, and traditions of Black Americana. Join us September 25-26 in New Orleans at The Broadside!

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at the link in our bio.

✨ A Moment in Black Americana History ✨This week, we’re honoring Ray Charles! Ray Charles fundamentally reshaped America...
08/19/2026

✨ A Moment in Black Americana History ✨

This week, we’re honoring Ray Charles!

Ray Charles fundamentally reshaped American music by blending rhythm & blues with gospel to create the revolutionary genre of soul. His groundbreaking artistry broke musical boundaries and inspired generations of musicians to be fearless and fight for their artistic independence.

Join us September 25-26 in New Orleans as we continue these traditions and honor the legacies of artists like Ray Charles.

🎟️ Tickets at the link in our bio.

08/17/2026

Hear from Teena May, Co-Founder and Board Chair of BlackAmericana Fest, on why creating a space to celebrate Black history, stories, and traditions means so much to her.

Join us September 25–26 in New Orleans as we celebrate the past, present, and future of BlackAmericana music!

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at the link in our bio.

08/16/2026

What makes BlackAmericana Fest special? For Joy Clark, it’s the opportunity to celebrate Black artists and the incredible stories and traditions they carry forward.

Hear her share why BlackAmericana Fest means so much to her, and join us September 25–26 in New Orleans for a weekend dedicated to celebrating the richness and legacy of Black music.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at the link in our bio.

✨ A Moment in Black Americana History ✨This week, we’re honoring Ma Rainey! Known as the “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Raine...
08/12/2026

✨ A Moment in Black Americana History ✨

This week, we’re honoring Ma Rainey!

Known as the “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey was a foundational figure who helped shape one of America’s most influential American traditions. With her dynamic stage presence, bold lyrics, and powerful voice, she helped shape the future for generations of Black feminist artists. Her legacy continues to be honored with the recent release of a new boxed set featuring her complete recordings from 1923–1928, including rare test pressings and alternate takes!

The legacy of artists like Ma Rainey lives on at BlackAmericana Fest. Make sure to join us September 25-26 in New Orleans!

🎟️ Tickets at the link in our bio.

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