Types of Music & Where to Find It
Can you tell zydeco from swamp pop? Do you know the difference between hot jazz and smooth jazz? What about blues and funk? Regardless of what type of music you are looking for, New Orleans has it. Or we invented it. Or something like that. |
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| Local Music Stores | ||
- prepared by Jennifer Creevy, Law Library of Louisiana |
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| After you’ve gone out and sampled all the live music New Orleans has to offer, you might want to see how much music you can take home with you. Although New Orleans has lost some retail music shops post-Katrina, the ones that are left standing are great resources for local music. Friendly, knowledgeable sales staff will help you find the best in New Orleans and Louisiana artists! |
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| In the French Quarter: | ||
| Good Rockin New Orleans 635 Pere Antoine Alley (right behind Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral) (504)525-2522 |
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| Louisiana Music Factory 210 Decatur (504)586-1094 |
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| Vieux Carre Vinyl and Rock & Roll Collectibles 1214 Decatur (504)561-5683 |
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| In the Garden District | ||
| Jim Russell Records 1837 Magazine Street (504)522-2602 |
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| Musica Latina 4714 Magazine Street (504)895-4227 |
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| In the University Area: | ||
| Mushroom Records 1037 Broadway Street (504)866-6065 |
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| Updated June 8, 2007 |
