TOP PICKS FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 28
Rosie Ledet
SHERATON NEW ORLEANS FAIS DO-DO STAGE | 11:20 A.M. - 12:10 P.M.Singer-songwriter and accordionist Rosie Ledet will be returning to her home state for Jazz Fest. The artist specializes in zydeco, which originated in Louisiana and mixes blues, rock 'n' roll, Afro-Caribbean, Creole music, and more. She has released 11 albums, beginning in the 1990s.
Shawn Williams
RHYTHMPOURIUM | 1:10-1:55 P.M.
Hailing from New Orleans, Shawn Williams has a melting-pot style that blends alt-rock, country, and blues. Having just released her fifth record, titled Sulking in Love, in 2023, she will bring her breakout soulful voice and heart-felt songwriting skills to the first Sunday of Jazz Fest this year.
Tonya Boyd-Cannon
CONGO SQUARE STAGE | 1:40-2:30 P.M.
This NOLA-based vocal coach and musician is bringing her blues and soul music to Jazz Fest. Boyd-Cannon finished in the top 20 on the TV series The Voice. She has had a great impact on the New Orleans area and specializes in inspiring youths at the Heritage School of Music.
Michael Franti & Spearhead
FESTIVAL STAGE | 3:45-4:55 P.M.
Lead singer Michael Franti, along with his band, specializes in a unique blend of hip hop with funk, reggae, jazz, folk, and rock. They released their debut album titled Home in 1994. Their most recent album, Big Big Love, debuted in 2023 and spreads a message of love and acceptance.
The Anointed Jackson Sisters
GOSPEL TENT | 4-5 P.M.
This gospel group includes six sisters and one cousin from North Carolina. They are driven by their passion to sing for the Lord. They have released many original albums, including When God is in the Building in 2011. Their most popular song is "I Believe in Miracles."
Béla Fleck
SHERATON NEW ORLEANS FAIS DO-DO STAGE | 4:15-5:40 P.M.
American banjo player Béla Fleck transcends genres, having worked in country, pop, jazz, instrumental, classical, and bluegrass music. The Grammy Award-winning album My Bluegrass Heart was released in 2021 and best exemplifies his extraordinary skills in this genre.
Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals
FESTIVAL STAGE | 5:30-7 P.M.
Rapper, songwriter, and record producer Anderson .Paak received a Grammy Award nomination for his album Malibu and has won two additional Grammys for his fourth album Ventura. His most recent album, in collaboration with Bruno Mars, won record of the year in 2022.
Cajun Chicken & Tasso with Creole Rice
TJ GOURMET | FOOD AREA 2
TJ Gourmet has been specializing in serving Cajun cuisine at Jazz Fest for 40 years. This catering business will be serving their spicy and hearty Cajun chicken and tasso with Creole rice, as well as a shrimp remoulade po-boy for a hearty and practical choice.
Gregory Worsham
CONGO SQUARE AFRICAN MARKETPLACE | TENT Q
The Long Beach, California-based photographer, who specializes in celebrations of people of color in diverse spaces, will be selling mat prints on metal. His art emphasizes personal storytelling and the Black experience—his most recent project is "I am Black Dance."
Michael Guidry
MICHAEL GUIDRY STUDIO | LOUISIANA MARKETPLACE | TENT E
Michael Guidry, with a love for the natural world, infuses his art with New Orleans charm and a playful spirit. Dubbed a "punk rock Audubon," his mixed-media creations blend oil-paint, wood, aluminum, burlap, and linen, crafting vivid depictions of life and imagination.
