New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation Announces New Chief Executive Officer, Blake-Anthony Johnson

Data News Staff Edited Report The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation (NOJHFF) proudly announces the appointment of Blake-Anthony Johnson as its new Chief Executive Officer. A distinguished leader in music and cultural advocacy, Johnson brings a remarkable breath of experience as a civic leader, professional musician, and arts innovator to New Orleans’ most cherished cultural institution. With roots connecting him to New Orleans, Johnson is set to build on the Foundation’s legacy preserving and celebrating Louisiana’s vibrant cultural heritage while expanding access to the arts and empowering the local community. As Johnson steps into this role, he is dedicated to honoring New Orleans’ legacy and enriching its future. “I deeply admire the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation for its commitment to preserving the spirit of jazz and celebrating the cultural diversity that makes this city unique. New Orleans holds personal significance for me through my family’s roots, and I am honored to serve an organization that uplifts both the legacy and future of this powerful art form, and the vibrant communities connected to it. This is a place where creativity and culture drive both daily life and economic opportunity. I’m eager to build on...