BlackAmericana Fest 2026

BlackAmericana Fest is the Deep South’s only festival dedicated to uplifting and preserving the contributions of Black artists in Americana, country, and folk music. Taking place September 25–26 at The Broadside in New Orleans, the festival brings together artists like Seratones, Tray Wellington, The Kentucky Gentlemen, Joy Clark, and The Lilli Lewis Project across three stages, plus workshops, panels, dance lessons, cultural ceremonies, and a Kids Zone

Join us for BlackAmericana Fest’s educational programming. On Saturday at 5:10pm, BlackAmericana Fest presents “The Words Told The Story: a panel discussion on the legacy of protest in roots music featuring Dr. Bryan Pierce, Denitia, Vienna Carroll, and moderator Mark T. Williams II. Then, Vienna Carroll presents her workshop: “Protest Traditions in African American Song. at 6:15pm. Learn more.

This program is supported by an LEH Rebirth Grant.