Aug
23
1:00 PM13:00

Boston GreenFest Virtual 2020

We will be performing virtually at Boston GreenFest 2020 at approximately 1 PM Eastern time on Sunday, August 23. We are thrilled to be able to support this wonderful organization, which seeks to raise awareness of climate change, and the ways we can move forward in an environmentally responsible manner.

https://www.bostongreenfest.org/performers-2020/johnette-and-scott

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Cultural Lecture, Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve Headquarters
Oct
12
2:00 PM14:00

Cultural Lecture, Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve Headquarters

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Los Sueños de los Isleños (The Dream of the Canary Islanders) - Follow the journey of the Isleños, immigrants who came to North America in 1778 from the Spanish Canary Islands off the coast of Africa. In full traditional Canary Islands dress, author and musician Johnette Downing presents a talk about the Isleños' settlement of four colonies when Spain ruled Louisiana, their role in the American Revolutionary War, and her voyage to the Canary Islands to learn about her ancestors; she also shares the music of the timple, the traditional five-stringed Canarian instrument. Free. 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 12. Scott will join Johnette, in costume.

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Concert, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Apr
27
11:00 AM11:00

Concert, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

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Join Johnette and Scott in the Kids Tent for this Swamp Romp concert with special guest Irma Thomas, the Soul Queen of New Orleans as she sings a duet with Johnette on the song “Poor Worry Anna.” Not to be missed. New Orleans Fairgrounds.

For tickets and information visit the link below. Details on lineup and set times coming soon.

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New Orleans Jazz Museum, Swamp Romp CD Release Concert
Feb
16
11:00 AM11:00

New Orleans Jazz Museum, Swamp Romp CD Release Concert

We’re having our Swamp Romp CD release party at one of the best listening rooms in New Orleans, on the third floor of the New Orleans Jazz Museum. The event will also feature the theatrical premiere of our new Bamboula Rhythm video, directed by Lily Keber. After the concert, we’ll be offering a special child-centered tour of the Jazz Museum with us as guides. Don’t miss this one!

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