New Orleans Brewery Zony Mash Launches Cha Wa-themed beer
Cha Wa announces live ep, recorded at brooklyn bowl, including single ‘secondline girl’
Listen to the single here.
Cha Wa Announces 2023 Summer Tour
Cha Wa brings down the congo square stage at new orleans jazz festival
LUCK REUNION FEATURES CHA WA FOR SPECIAL LUCK ORIGINS FESTIVAL DURING SXSW
Cha Wa Featured at New Orleans Pelicans Game
Ditty TV Airs Cha Wa’s Live Performance Just Before the New Year
Memphis-based, music-focused media outlet Ditty TV captured a special Cha Wa set while they were in town in October of 2022, and aired the episode just in time for New Year’s Eve. Click here to watch the Ditty TV channel.
“Ooh Na Nay” Featured in New Jennifer Lawrence Film, Causeways
Causeway, which is primarily based in New Orleans, features Cha Wa’s “Ooh Na Nay” from their debut EP ‘Funk ‘n Feathers.’ Read more about the film here.
PBS AIRS CHA WA’S EPISODE OF BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND NATIONWIDE
Catch Cha Wa's performance on your local PBS station in the month of October, or watch on demand on PBS.org.
Relix Features Cha Wa on Livestream Special
Cha Wa was featured on a special episode of Relix Magazine’s livestream series in mid July. Click the video above to watch.
Cha Wa kicks off 2022 festival season at the Congo square stage at the new Orleans jazz & heritage festival
Learn more about the internationally renowned festival here.
Cha Wa takes the red carpet at the 2022 Grammy Awards
Cha Wa found themselves on the red carpet at the Grammys once again, securing interviews with several prestigious publications including Variety, Essence, and others. The 2022 awards saw Cha Wa with their second nomination in the “Best Regional Roots Album” category.
WWL’s Malik Mingo Discusses Grammy Nominations with Cha Wa on Great Day Louisiana
Watch Joe Gelini and José Maize discuss their current and past Grammy nomination with Malik on WWLTV’s Great Day Louisiana here.
Cha Wa Grammy-Nominated for the second time for “My People”
Marking the second nomination for the band, Cha Wa’s album “My People” was nominated for Best Regional Roots Album in the 64th Grammy Awards. Read more about the nominations here.
NPR Premieres Cha Wa’s Tiny Desk Home Concert
“Gathered at Preservation Hall in New Orleans, a hallowed space for Black American music, Cha Wa's set begins with hand-clapped rhythms and light percussion – then, a burst of horns gives way to ‘My People,’ a song that zeroes in on the disparities between the haves and the have-nots".” Read more on NPR.org, and watch the full video above!
Roots on the Road Features Cha Wa in Inaugural Podcast
Roots on the Road podcast - spearheaded by the presenters of Fayetteville Roots music festival in Fayetteville, AR, featured Cha Wa as their first guest ahead of the band’s performance at the festival in August. Listen to the episode, which was filmed at 30A Music Festival pre-COVID, here.
Cha Wa Announces First Extended Tour in Over a Year
You can see all upcoming tour dates by clicking here.
Watch Cha Wa’s 15 Minute Live Performance on SPIN
Click here to watch Cha Wa on SPIN’s 15 Minute Live Performance segment!
Listen TO Cha Wa’s Performance On Npr’s All Things Considered
Click here to hear the segment featuring lead vocalist Joseph Boudreaux Jr. and band leader Joe Gelini.
see the ‘my people’ music video premiere
See the music video for the title track off of Cha Wa’s latest album release, My People now! Click here to read Afropop’s premiere.
Cha wa premieres mini-documentary detailing The history and inspiration behind the music
The 5 minute documentary gives a glimpse into Mardi Gras Indian culture, along with the wider New Orleans culture that is instrumental to Cha Wa’s sound and message.
‘MY PEOPLE’ OFFICIALLY RELEASED ON APRIL 2
Listen to the band’s latest album on your preferred streaming platform or order the vinyl here!
Cha Wa wins offbeat best of the beat award for Best music video
Offbeat Magazine announced Cha Wa as the winner for Best of the Beat’s Best Music Video award for Visible Means of Support (No Justice, No Peace Remix), which was filmed by Jonathan Isaac Jackson. Click here to see the full list of winners.
Good Morning America Features Cha Wa on February 1
In a special feature about how New Orleanians are celebrating Mardi Gras from home this year, Good Morning America featured clips of a performance and interview from Cha Wa. Click here to see the segment.
Cha Wa Announces New Album “My People” to be Released April 2, single available now
The band’s much-anticipated follow up to their Grammy nominated “Spyboy” is entitled “My People” and is set to be released April 2, 2021 on Single Lock Records. The title track is available to stream and the album is available for preorder here.
Lincoln Debuts ad featuring unique Cha Wa performance
Check out Cha Wa’s unique performance of the unreleased song “My People” from their forthcoming album, featured in Lincoln’s new ad with Cas Haley.
New Orleans saints include cha wa performance on season opener pre game broadcast
Click the video above to watch Cha Wa perform Saints Go Get ‘Em ahead of the Saints’ first game of the season. The Saints went on to share the video on their social media pages for their Monday Night Football game the following week, which you can see here.
Relix Premieres Cha Wa’s “No Justice, No Peace” Remix and Music Video for Visible Means of Support
Relix premiered a special remix of Visible Means of Support showing the band’s support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Click here to see the feature and the video. Click here to stream the song on your preferred platform.
Support Artists and Local Record Stores During the Pandemic
Record stores and artists worldwide are being significantly affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Consider supporting both by making music purchases from your local record shop’s online store! Click here to support us AND our local store, Louisiana Music Factory, by purchasing our Grammy-nominated album, Spyboy.
Cha Wa Plays FOUR packed out shows at sf jazz
Cha Wa played 4 shows across 2 nights at the legendary SF Jazz venue in San Francisco in February. Click here to see some photos from the event.
ESPN Features Cha Wa on NFL Monday Night Football
Cha Wa was featured by ESPN and the NFL on December 16th’s edition of Monday Night Football, which saw the Saints dominate the Colts, and included Drew Brees breaking the all time NFL record for most touchdown passes. The band was featured during the pregame show and was shown playing the MNF theme during the show, including a shout out from ESPN’s announcer crew on live television. Click here to view a clip of the video on Cha Wa’s Facebook page.
Cha Wa Opens for Dumpstaphunk at Legendary Austin Venue Antone’s for Phunksgiving
Dumpstaphunk was supported by Cha Wa on their second evening of Phunksgiving 2019 at the legendary Austin club, Antone’s.
Cha Wa Releases Wildman
Cha Wa released Wildman today, after securing an exclusive premiere with Relix Magazine. Click here to hear the new song.
Photos Highlight Cha Wa’s Performance at Skirball Cultural Center
Cha Wa’s August performance was captured via a magical set of photos taken by Lindsey Best (Courtesy of the Skirball Cultural Center).
Summer Festival Highlights Part TWO
Cha Wa’s festival-packed summer has rolled along with visits to Saratoga Jazz Festival, Rochester Jazz Festival, Ottawa Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Vancouver Island Music Festival, and many more! Read a review of their performance at Montreal Jazz Fest here, and be sure to find a date near you to catch them before the summer’s end.
The critics can’t get enough: cha wa’s notable tour press so far this summer
The critics have favored Cha Wa so far this summer, as the band has played at festivals all across North America. Check out The Aspen Times’ feature, previewing their performance at Jazz Aspen on June 20. The following week, Cha Wa traveled to Canada for the Ottawa Jazz Festival, where they were The Citizen’s writers’ pick. Then the Rochester City Newspaper featured Cha Wa ahead of their performance at Rochester International Jazz Festival on June 29. Up next: Montreal International Jazz Festival and High Sierra Music Festival! Click here to find tickets to an upcoming show near you.
find a Cha Wa date near you: A FESTIVAL-packed summer ahead!
Cha Wa is hitting the road this summer to bring the funk to a city near you! Click the poster above to get tickets to a date near you.
Relix Celebrates 50 Years of New Orleans Music and Culture with a Performance by Cha Wa
Cha Wa was invited to play a set as part of Relix’s Exhibit honoring the New Orleans music and culture at the New Orleans Jazz Museum. Click the image above to read more about the exhibit and to find a link to the video of the performance.
Cha Wa Featured for another year at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Cha Wa is preparing for another Jazz Fest performance on May 3. Click here to read more about their performance and other shows you can catch on the same day.
Cha Wa Travels to New Zealand for CubaDupa and Titirangi Music Festivals
Cha Wa made their way across the globe from New Orleans to New Zealand for two packed-out music festivals in late March: CubaDupa and Titirangi Music Festival. Read more about their experience in TV NZ’s feature here. Also, click here to hear their segment on Radio New Zealand.
Apple Features Cha Wa’s ‘Golden Crown’ on Mardi Gras Instagram Post
Apple featured Cha Wa’s rendition of ‘Golden Crown’ in their Instagram post about Mardi Gras. Click here to view the post.
spyboy earns cha wa its first grammy® nomination
On December 7th, the Recording Academy announced the nominations for the 61st Grammy® Awards, which included Cha Wa’s Spyboy in the category of Best Regional Roots Music Album. This is Cha Wa’s first Grammy nomination, and the winner will be announced at the awards show on February 10th in Los Angeles. To see the full list of nominations, click here.
prestigious mundial montreal showcase features cha wa
Cha Wa was featured at one of Canada’s most prestigious showcase events, Mundial Montreal, in November. The conference is known to attract talent buyers and industry professionals from all over Canada and even stretching into the United States, Europe, and beyond. The showcase is one of several that has chosen to feature Cha Wa in recent months, as the band continues to gain recognition.
Cha wa announces new booking representation
Cha Wa is excited to announce new booking agency representation in several regions around the world. Tom Gold at Concerted Efforts will now represent Cha Wa in the United States, Australia, Asia, Africa, and South America. Julien Paquin will now represent Cha Wa in Canada. To find more info on how to contact either agent, please click here.
Cha wa premieres new orleans saints hype song ‘Saints go get ‘em’
Now available on all major streaming services. Click here to stream.
Cha Wa Featured on the cover of Pollstar
Cha Wa was featured on the cover of Pollstar along with an interview about their newest album 'Spyboy'. Click here to read the article.
GLIDE MAGAZINE PREMIERES CHA WA'S FIRST MUSIC VIDEO OFF OF 'SPYBOY,' ENTITLED 'CHAPTERS'
'Chapters,' which was the first single released in anticipation of 'Spyboy,' is the first song to be featured alongside a music video for the funk band's first full length album. Glide Magazine exclusively premiered the video, which can be viewed by clicking here.
Cha Wa Featured on the cover of 'Offbeat'
In light of an article highlighting Cha Wa's recent successes, Offbeat magazine decided to feature Cha Wa on the cover of their May issue. Click here to read the article.
CHA WA RELEASES FIRST FULL LENGTH ALBUM, 'SPYBOY'
Cha Wa's second album, and first "full-length" album, 'Spyboy,' is officially out! Click here to buy your copy, or click here to stream it on Spotify. Produced by Ben Ellman of 'Galactic,' 'Spyboy' reaches new heights for Cha Wa, who continues to hone their sound and songwriting.
SPYBOY J'Wan boudreaux featured on gambit
Best of New Orleans' Gambit Online has profiled Cha Wa's lead singer Spyboy J'wan Boudreaux. Check out the article to learn more about his life as a Spy Boy and hear some teases about the new album coming out next month! Read the full article HERE
Cha Wa to be Featured at Bal masqué 2018
Featured as a critics' favorite, Cha Wa had a blast being featured at 2017's Bal Masqué alongside legend Dr. John. They'll be back at the special event in January of 2018, and New Orleans magazine had this to say about what to expect from the performance: "Cha Wa’s 2016 release Funk’n’Feathers was a mini revolution on the local scene as it took the traditions of Mardi Gras Indian chants and funk and gave them a modern flair. They sound both like where New Orleans has been and where it is going.” Check out the full article HERE.
Cha Wa joins Jameson Music
Cha wa is excited to announce that it has joined forces with Jameson Music. We are excited to be on this team with so many talented musicians and look forward to all the great opportunities to come.
"Cha wa Got Fiya" featured for the official day 2 recap at telluride Jazz Fest
Cha wa to perform at
Gretna Heritage festival september 30th
CHA WA TO PERFORM AUGUST 5TH AND 6TH AT TELLURIDE JAZZ FESTIVAL
CHA WA ON THE INGERSOL ST SUN-STAGE AT LA FETE DE MARQUETTE JULY 15TH
CHA WA CANT WAIT TO BE PART OF A GREAT FESTIVAL THAT SUPPORTS A GREAT CAUSE WITH SO MANY NEW ORLEANS MUSICIANS!
Cha Wa featured on tipitina's "free fridayS" lineup
Cha Wa is excited to announce that they have been featured on Tipitina's "FREE FRIDAYS" lineup for this summer! They will be performing on June 30. Click the photo for more info!
Cha Wa Announced on Jazz Fest 2017
Cha Wa will be performing at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on Thursday, May 4th. Click the image above to see what other amazing artists will be on stage that day!
Cha Wa Nominated for Best Of The Beat Award by OffBeat Magazine
Cha Wa’s 2016 release “Funk’n’Feathers" was nominated for a Best Of The Beat Award by OffBeat Magazine in the category of Best R&B/Funk Album, alongside other great New Orleans artists like Aaron Neville. The album was also named one of the Top 50 Louisiana albums of the year!
Cha Wa Featured in The Dentonite
"So what should you expect when you go to see Cha Wa tomorrow evening? According to Gelini, you'd better get ready for a 'New Orleans Mardi Gras street parade, lightning in a bottle musicianship, and a dance party all in one!' Sounds good to us!" Read more here.
Cha Wa trio appears on Dutch National Radio
Cha Wa to Perform at Bear Creek Bayou
Cha Wa is excited to announce that they'll be a part of this year's Bear Creek Bayou lineup. To learn more about this festival and grab your tickets head on over their website.
CHA WA PERFORMS SATURDAY, MAY 7TH, 11AM AT THE FIRST ANNUAL Jazz In the park MUSIC FEST
OffBeat Magazine Reviews "Funk 'n' Feathers"
OffBeat Magazine reviewed "Funk 'n' Feathers." You can check out what they said by clicking the photo above!
DEBUT CHA WA ALBUM, "FUNK ’N’ FEATHERS" NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES
Cha Wa's debut album, "Funk 'n' Feathers," is now available for purchase on iTunes. You can also stream the album on Spotify.
Cha Wa's Single "Jock-A-Mo" Premieres on PopMatters
"Cha Wa hail from New Orleans and carry on the long cherished traditions of the Mardi Gras Indians, while infusing their music with contemporary NOLA street funk....a grand gumbo of singing, chanting, intoxicating rhythms, and some deep funk grooves that are simply impossible to resist." To read the rest of the article, click here.
CHA WA PERFORMS ON NEW ORLEANS LIVE
To see Cha Wa's performance of "Li'l Liza Jane" on New Orleans Live click the photo above!