The Boot

Rising Blues star Selwyn Birchwood and his band will headline this month's Ouachita Live Concert Series. Birchwood will also welcome fellow Alligator Records star and Ruston native D.K. Harrell.

Louisiana rap artist NBA YoungBoy has been pardoned by President Donald Trump. He was sentenced by a federal judge in 2024 to just under two years in prison after he acknowledged possessing weapons despite being a convicted felon. He was released from federal prison in March. His lawyer says the pardon means he won’t have to follow the terms of his probation, including drug testing. The rapper is among a number of high-profile people Trump pardoned this week, including a former New York congressman, a labor union leader and a reality TV star couple.

DJ Grissom visits the studios of 90.3 KEDM on The Black Curtain

Singer Clara Rae talks about her music, her work ethic, and auditioning for American Idol.

Ruston native D.K. Harrell signs with Alligator Records

Toby Traylor stops by the KEDM studios to play in front of The Black Curtain

KEDM's The Black Curtain features musical artist and stories from northeast Louisiana

Allen Toussaint is celebrated for his contributions to American music with being the 48th honoree for the Black Heritage Stamp.

Author Ricky Riccardi says Armstrong's innovations as a trumpeter and vocalist helped set the entire soundtrack of the 20th century. His new book about Armstrong's early life is Stomp Off, Let's Go.

Strauss Theatre Center presents blues artists Buffalo Nichols December 20.