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Posted inNew Orleans Culture

Dew Drop Inn: A historic symbol of Black resilience and resistance

Karli Winfrey headshot by Karli Winfrey February 28, 2023August 10, 2023

Called “one of the swankiest places in town” by The Louisiana Weekly, the Dew Drop Inn hosted music icons such as Ray Charles, Little Richard, Allen Toussaint, and Irma Thomas. Jazz, blues, R&B, and the beginnings of rock and roll all could be heard at the venue.

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