Regular readers will be familiar with FMC’s efforts to help New Orleans musicians, like our annual Artist Activism
Camp and benefit concert, where artists from around the country come together to discuss best practices
for advocacy and play a show to help NOLA musicians still struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
One such musician, Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, just got great news. As of December 29, the New Orleans R&B and Mardis Gras legend has brand new digs, courtesy Habitat for Humanity. Al lost everything in Katrina, including his longtime dwelling in the Lower Ninth Ward. Now he can finally come home. read more