Louis Armstrong
The first and greatest — he single-handedly made jazz the world's music.
Dr. John
Swamp-blues voodoo conjured from New Orleans' mystical, humid streets.
Down
Sludge metal supergroup — Phil Anselmo and Zakk Wylde swamped in New Orleans heaviness.
Eyehategod
Sludge metal's grimiest pioneers — noise, feedback, and New Orleans despair.
The Neville Brothers
New Orleans' first family of funk and soul.
Lil Wayne
New Orleans' most influential modern hip-hop export.
Better Than Ezra
New Orleans alt-rock band of the 90s.
The New Orleans music scene
New Orleans (USA) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 7 bands and artists across 5 genres. The birthplace of jazz. Creole culture, swamp heat, and Mardi Gras rhythm — music literally runs in the streets.
The most represented genres are jazz (2), metal (2) and blues (1). The scene also includes hip-hop and rock.
The earliest year on record is Dr. John (1968) and the latest is Down (1991); the busiest decade on the map is the 1980s with 3 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Louis Armstrong, Dr. John, Down and Eyehategod. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about New Orleans music
What music is New Orleans known for?
New Orleans is known for jazz, blues music. Notable acts include Louis Armstrong, Dr. John, Down.
How many bands are from New Orleans?
The Genesis of Sound map features 7 bands and artists from New Orleans, spanning jazz, metal, blues, hip-hop, rock.