The New Orleans Gospel Choir – "Mardi Jass Party"

The New Orleans Gospel Choir presents “Mardi Jass Party” at Riojaforum, a show that explores some of the most representative musical traditions of New Orleans. The city is considered the birthplace of jazz and one of the great centers of gospel, and is associated with figures such as Louis Armstrong, Fats Domino, and Mahalia Jackson.

The program blends gospel, jazz, and brass band music, featuring Second Line rhythms and the festive atmosphere of Mardi Gras. It offers a journey through the styles that define the city’s sonic identity. The concert is part of the new Riojaforum season, programmed by the Directorate General of Culture of the Government of La Rioja.

Practical information:

• Date: Saturday, December 19 at 20:00, in the Auditorio de Riojaforum.
• Duration: approximately 90 minutes, without intermission.
• Reserved seating: box seats and stalls 25 €, amphitheater 20 €.
• Tickets on sale at the Riojaforum website.
• Everyone needs a ticket regardless of age, and minors must be accompanied by an adult.
• The cafeteria opens one hour before the concert.