Exactly who would make the list of the Top 10 New Orleanian Entertainers depends on whose opinion is sought. Among the top musicians is Wynton Marsalis. This 50 year old musical giant comes from a family of jazz musicians. Marsalis is not only an outstanding trumpet artist but has served as a band director and musical educator. Marsalis helped establish Frederick P. Rose Hall, especially designed for jazz performance.
Another great entertainer is hip hop artist, Arwood Johnson, better known as Magic or Mr 9th Ward.The full explanation can be found at http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2011/05/jazz-to-tell-your-story/ Magic currently raps with Roy Jones, Jr. and Body Head Bangerz. To say exactly which field of entertainment Terri Foxx belongs to would be difficult since she sometimes incorporates acting and modeling talents as well as music at various casinos, clubs and cabarets.
Perhaps one of the most well known New Orleanian entertainers of all time is Louis Armstrong, better known as Louis or Satchmo. Long remembered for his husky singing voice, this outstanding entertainer pioneered the art of solo performance as a scat singer famous for his ability to use sounds and syllables rather than words as he sang. Armstrong, who died in 1971, was one of the greatest trumpeters of all time.