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More by David Winkler-Schmit
Reflections from the Founder of an African-American Community Theaternew
Anthony Bean has heard enough. With his arms folded across his chest, the founder of the Anthony Bean Community Theater in New Orleans sits alone in the empty auditorium, staring long and hard at the two teenage actresses onstage.
The Wolf Is at Louisiana's Doornew
The task of balancing public needs and citizens' tolerance for taxes is never easy, but Louisiana politicians seem to have a knack for making it even more difficult.
Gambit |
David Winkler-Schmit |
05-27-2009 |
Commentary
A Pastor's Crusade to Stop the Violence in New Orleansnew
Pastor John Raphael helped start Yes We Care in response to New Orleans' out-of-control murder rate. He vows the group will respond to every murder in the city.
Gambit |
David Winkler-Schmit |
05-20-2009 |
Crime & Justice
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New Orleans artists to watchnew
There's no shortage of interesting personalities and sounds in New Orleans. We've had our eyes and ears on a few emerging artists — from cutthroat MCs and bluegrass young guns to heavy metal beasts. [image-1]
Who: 3D Na'TeeWhat: quick-witted, take-no-prisoners MC with storytelling chops...
Tags: New Orleans Music
Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews releases Say That to Say Thisnew
Many New Orleanians have followed the rising musical star of Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews' since he was brought onstage at the 1990 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival by blues legend Bo Diddley — a magic moment captured by late photographer Michael P. Smith as the four-and-a-half year old Andrews lofted a trombone taller than he was. Local music lovers feel a proud parent's type of joy regarding the precious success he's achieved since then...
Gambit |
Frank Etheridge |
09-10-2013 |
Profiles & Interviews
Truth Universal discusses his new album and politics in hip-hopnew
After Truth Universal watched a b-boy competition at the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition, he grabbed cardboard from supermarket Dumpsters and rummaged through music store bins for 12-inch records. His family couldn't afford a set of turntables, so he learned
to rap...
Tags: Truth Universal
New Orleans Music Lawsnew
A new coalition of musicians, club owners and lawyers are working with the city to keep live music going in New Orleans.
Skrillexnew
Run into a dance crowd, yell "Skrillex" and shield yourself from projectile vomiting, shrieking teens and arms-flailing party bro howls. Follow it with the question, "What is dubstep?" and throw on a flak jacket for the barrage of opinions...
Gambit |
Staff |
10-22-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
