Multimedia

Video: The Drywall of China

Jun 2nd, 2009 | By Leon Hendrix III | Category: Multimedia

Residents of New Orleans are discovering that their homes might have been rebuilt with drywall that has sulfur levels approximately 10 times higher than what United States government standards allow.



Interactive Map: Bayou Rock and Roll

Jun 1st, 2009 | By Jessica Goff | Category: Multimedia

With Louisiana so historically marked as a state rich with famous jazz musicians, it’s easy to overlook names like Hank Williams and Fats Domino. These artists, among others, broke into the Rock and Roll scene by recording in places like Shreveport and Lake Charles.



Video: The Housing Blues

May 31st, 2009 | By Richard White | Category: Multimedia

After Hurricane Katrina finding housing was rough for local New Orleans musican J.D. Hill. He now lives in Musicans’ Village in the Upper 9th Ward.



Interactive Map: Park and Playground Conditions in Lakeview

May 29th, 2009 | By Dale W. Clarke II | Category: Multimedia

Nearly four years after Katrina floodwater destroyed many of the parks and playgrounds in Lakeview, the city has made different levels of progress in repairing the damage.



Video: Death of a Salesman

May 28th, 2009 | By Joseph L. Cook | Category: Multimedia

On June 9, Orleans Dodge Chrysler Jeep LLC in New Orleans East is set to become one of two Chrysler dealerships in the New Orleans area to close. Co-owner Mike Comiskey is fighting back.



Serving Up the Bywater

May 27th, 2009 | By Leon Hendrix III | Category: Multimedia

Bartender Chris Hannah reveals how to make this specialty drink served at the French 75 bar.



Video: A Day to Dance

May 27th, 2009 | By Joseph L. Cook | Category: Multimedia

Experience the sights and sounds of the Bayou Boogaloo music festival.



Photo Gallery: Longshoremen Try to Stay Afloat in Uncertain Economy

May 27th, 2009 | By Mylan Cannon | Category: Multimedia

The Port of New Orleans is more than just a grand ensemble of massive machines and impressive ingenuity.



Video: Return of the Word

May 26th, 2009 | By Leon Hendrix III | Category: Multimedia

A new generation of Spoken Word artists are emerging in New Orleans.



Audio Slideshow: Two Bands. One Tradition

May 26th, 2009 | By Kenneth Hawkins | Category: Multimedia

Dating to the early 19th century, brass bands — with their trumpets, tubas, trombones, saxophones and booming bass drums — continue to set the rhythm of the city. But now, they play in two widely different styles.



Audio Slideshow: From the Pond to the Plate

May 25th, 2009 | By Dale W. Clarke II | Category: Multimedia

See how crawfish harvesters bring a Louisiana seafood favorite to local restaurants and markets.



Photo Gallery: Inside the NYT Student Journalism Institute

May 25th, 2009 | By Raymond Edward Tyler | Category: Multimedia


Video: Baseball Champ Knows Father Is Still Watching

May 23rd, 2009 | By Joseph L. Cook | Category: Multimedia

Chad Gough-Fortenberry’s father helped foster his love for baseball. Fortenberry shares his story of the struggle he went through following his dad’s death and how he continued to play ball and go on to lead his team, the Northshore Panthers, to a state championship title.