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PHOTOS: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2019 Weekend Two

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This past weekend, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival closed out its 50th annual edition with another four-day weekend of amazing music, food, and NOLA culture.

Thursday, May 2nd saw performance on the Fairgrounds by DumpstaphunkZiggy MarleyMavis StaplesAnders OsborneSamantha FishBig Sam’s Funky NationNicholas Payton and The Light BeingsEric LindellMarc Broussard, and Widespread Panic, who welcomed George Porter Jr. during their headlining set at the Acura Stage.

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On Friday, May 3rd, the Jazz Fest crowds were treated to sets by Chris StapletonGladys KnightGary Clark Jr.Los LobosKamasi WashingtonKermit Ruffins & The Barbecue SwingersAni DiFranco (who welcomed Ivan Neville for a tune), Sonny LandrethNorth Mississippi AllstarsLeo Nocentelli, Papa Mali & Friends, Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars, and more.

Saturday, May 4th featured performances from Pitbull, Diana Ross, Aaron Neville, Galactic, Tank and the Bangas, Big Freedia, The Soul Rebels, and more in addition to a headlining set from Dave Matthews Band that saw the outfit recruit help from Robert Randolph, Warren Haynes, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

Finally, Sunday, May 5th included performances by Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with the NevillesJohn FogertyChaka KhanHerbie Hancock, Little FeatBuddy GuyThe RadiatorsJon Cleary and the Absolute Monster GentlemenCyril Neville’s Swamp FunkGeorge Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners, Kermit Ruffins’ Tribute to Louis Armstrong, and much more.

As is the nature of Jazz Fest, it was impossible to catch all the incredible music going on at the Fairgrounds throughout the weekend. However, photographer Adam McCullough captured a broad swath of the performers throughout the festival’s final four days. You can check out a selection of his photos from New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2019 weekend two below.

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