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    Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:25:55

    NOLA Jazz & Heritage Fest Set for 40th Year - With Wynton Marsalis headlining

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    Organizers for the 40th annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival have announced their lineup for this year, including headliner Wynton Marsalis, who'll perform his "Congo Square" classic with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Also on the bill—which runs April 24-26 and April 30-May 3—are Aretha Franklin, Dave Matthews Band, Wilco, Spoon, Solomon Burke, Ben Harper, Erykah Badu and many more.

    For a full rundown on the bill and how to score tickets, head over to www.nojazzfest.com.

    —The ARTISTdirect Staff
    12.16.08

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