When you think about New Orleans music, you probably hear a joyful sound -- the perfect soundtrack to dancing in the street. But much of our musical heritage is rooted in a darker sound: the blues. For more about New Orleans blues, NolaVie’s Brian Friedman spoke with Professor Ric Stewart . Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by Brian Friedman.

While Best-Known For Jazz, NOLA Knows The Blues, Too

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While Best-Known For Jazz, NOLA Knows The Blues, Too

While Best-Known For Jazz, NOLA Knows The Blues, Too