Dusky Waters

We're live from the second weekend of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation's 2025 "Chanteuse: Celebrating New Orleans Women in Music" concert series at the George and Joyce Wein New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Center! Tonight, Dusky Waters performs. About Dusky Waters: Dusky Waters is an Americana songwriter inspired by the Mississippi River and her experiences in the South. Her music blends gospel, folk, and soul with contemporary pop, reflecting her journey through Arkansas, Louisiana, and New Orleans. Dusky Waters' upbeat sound features soulful lyrics, powerful harmonies, and a unique blend of Americana, incorporating instruments like banjo, guitar, accordion, and viola. Their music has been praised for its songwriting and vocals, leading to a successful debut at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Dusky Waters performs with a band and is also the co-founder of Black Americana Fest.