In terms of music, as with many areas of life, it led to new ideas.įrom the churches to the bars, West African rhythms met European melodic structures and Caribbean sounds met the popular ‘American’ songs of the day. In this guide, we’ve highlighted some of the best jazz clubs the city has to offer.īack in the early 20th century, the port of New Orleans was a melting pot of culture, with people from all over Europe and Africa converging in one place. As the birthplace of jazz, New Orleans is one of many American cities where you can catch a world-class set from an amazing band almost any night of the week.
