Music

A brand new record label gets its start in a New Orleans living room.

Leyla McCalla is building her music by fusing everything from Haitian folk music to New Orleans jazz to the poetry of Langston Hughes. Read more from my interview with her here.

Dom Flemons is charting a daring path through America’s musical landscape. I interviewed him for Waxwing Literary Journal. Read all about it here.

I’m pleased to announce that I am part of a new series on Medium called The Stories. The series is curated by my friend Sara Benincasa and features two to three true stories every week. They’ve featured my own story, …

I didn’t have a hangover, but I wasn’t going to miss this classic redeemer of those who regret the night before.

My latest piece for Waxwing Literary Magazine is on Hurray for the Riff Raff’s amazing singer Alynda Lee Segarra.

In the last two decades, there is no address I’ve claimed longer than a little cabin on Deslonde Street.

My first outing as music editor for Waxwing Literary Journal is about one of New Orleans’ best, and most unique bands.

Hitting a few spots in my hometown with an old friend. Sarasota’s not the easiest town for the young and laterally mobile, but we do our best. Dining Partner: Alynda Lee Segarra Occupation: Musician, Singer/Songwriter You can find her: Wherever …