New Orleans
New Orleans is a place rich in culture of all kinds. Often referred to as the most Northern Caribbean City, the “feel” of the city closely resembles that of the Caribbean and the music has in fact played a large role in the progression of the music from the West Indies. WWOZ has long been known as one of the nations most diverse and progressive radio stations and on clear days, the signal graces the shores of the islands, projecting artists such as Dr. John, Fats Domino and others into Caribbean culture. This influence is well documented and can be heard in Caribbean music from the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s. If your in New Orleans and are looking for some Reggae culture, here is a list of establishments and venues you should check out.
- Red Lantern Clothing Store
- 837 Decatur St. New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 561-1017
- Waynes World & Son’s Reggae Shop
- 2255 St. Claude Ave. New orleans, LA 70117 (504) 947-0033
- Cocoa Hut Caribbean Restaurant
- 2515 Bayou Rd. New Orleans, LA 70119 (504) 945-8788
- The Blue Nile (Thursday Night Reggae Night w/ DJ TRoy)
- 532 Frenchmen St. New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 948-2583
- The Dragon’s Den (Wednesday Night Reggae Night w/ DJ TRoy)
- 435 Esplanade Ave. New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 949-1750
- Domino Sound Record Shop (New & Used Records)
- 2557 Bayou RD. New Orleans, LA 70119 (504) 309-0871
- Imperial Dub Soundsystem
- Rastafari Contruction “The name To Trust”
- Contractor- R. Sewell (504) 994-7007
Here is a video profile I put together highlighting the culture and community in New Orleans that features many of the fore mentioned services. Check out the video and submit a comment to let me know what you think.
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