Lena Prima at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center

Lena Prima is kicking off 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! Held annually during Women’s History Month, Chanteuse serves as a celebration of women’s contributions to New Orleans music. These concerts also represent a significant initiative of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation to confront and reduce gender disparities in the local community and music industry. Tickets to other concerts in the series and more info available at events.jazzandheritage.org. About Lena Prima: Lena Prima, the youngest daughter of music legend Louis Prima, is a seasoned singer-songwriter with a deep connection to the music of New Orleans. Born in Las Vegas, she spent much of her childhood in New Orleans, where she now resides and regularly performs. With 8 albums to her name, including a number one iTunes single, and accolades like a top 10 Billboard Jazz Album, Lena has established herself as a talented artist in her own right. Her journey began with her father's music, which she played constantly as a young girl, and her experiences performing with his band from a tender age. After a few years of exploring the rock scene and working day jobs, Lena turned to music as her primary career in the early 2000s, eventually returning to New Orleans and becoming a staple of the city's jazz scene.