Born in 1909, around the same time that trad jazz was emerging in New Orleans, Barker lived with his parents, Moses Barker and Rose Barbarin Barker, along with his paternal grandparents, in the ...

Danny Barker Guitar and Banjo Fest runs March 18-23, and includes tributes and mentoring events throughout the week, as well as a three-day mini-festival Friday through Sunday at the New Orleans Jazz ...

A festival happening from March 17 to March 23, celebrates a legendary musician credited for almost single-handedly keeping the distinctive sound of New Orleans alive. According to guitarist ...

New Orleans hosts a new bluegrass festival, a festival devoted to a beloved jazz banjoist and much more this week.

New Orleans guitar and banjo player Detroit Brooks got a start touring with his musical family, including father George ...

The Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival, held annually in New Orleans, commemorates the legacy of NEA Jazz Master Danny Barker. Musk to Receive Top-Secret Briefing on U.S. War Plans for China ...