The Library is seeking volunteers to help curate the 2026 class of Crescent City Sounds, the only music streaming service exclusively made up of New Orleans-based artists.
Born in Taiwan and raised in New Orleans, sora is a singer and pop artist aiming to be the queer Asian representation he craved in his youth.
Ado Soul & The Tribe’s 2024 album “Taste of the Tribe,” is featured on Crescent City Sounds, a Library-built music streaming platform highlighting local music.
New Orleans-based band Plomo has been playing together since 2022, and their album “Somos Plomo,” featured on Crescent City Sounds.
Erick Santero is a musician, producer, and Library lover. His album Canciones de Amor y Protesta, is featured on Crescent City Sounds.
Allay Earhart is a New Orleans native, rapper, and Library worker. His album “Great Habits, Great Heights,” is featured on Crescent City Sounds.
A student-made podcast from Tulane University highlights local artists featured on the Library’s Crescent City Sounds platform.
Delise Hampton is a mother, educator, birth worker, multimedia content creator, and singer who performs as the High Heal Doula.
Submissions are now open for Crescent City Sounds, a locally-focused music streaming service created by the New Orleans Public Library.
Sozi is a New Orleans-based rapper from Chicago. His album “Time Will Tell” is featured on the Library’s Crescent City Sounds platform.