Al Kennedy

Author Al Kennedy frequently lectures on musical heritage of New Orleans. He is an adjunct professor at the University of New Orleans (UNO), where he teaches Louisiana and American history. Kennedy earned a master’ s degree in public administration and a PhD in urban studies/urban history from UNO. His expertise has earned him many honors, including the Jazztown Award, the New Orleans International Music Colloquium Jazz Supporter Award, and the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Blue Eagle Award.