Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong’s 1965 Concert Clip Reminds Us Why His Joy Was Genius in 2025

Rob Sheffield

A video of Louis Armstrong from sixty years ago is making people smile all over again this year. The official ...

Inside Louis Armstrong’s Home Tapes to “I Ain’t Got Nobody”

Rob Sheffield

One mic, two minutes, a lifetime of feeling. The clip opens like a door to a small, lived-in room. Louis ...

A Student Choir Lifts “What a Wonderful World” Into Today

Rob Sheffield

Fifty eight years after Louis Armstrong recorded it, a room full of students brings the song back to life. Rows ...

When Louis Armstrong Raised His Trumpet, Time Stood Still

Rob Sheffield

More than 60 years have passed, yet one man’s sound can still silence a room in seconds. Louis Armstrong, dressed ...

From New Orleans Streets to Global Stages: Louis Armstrong’s Early Days

Rob Sheffield

Can you believe a lost sheet of music helped change jazz? Louis Armstrong was recording “Heebie Jeebies” and accidentally dropped ...

How “West End Blues” Lit the Fuse: Louis Armstrong’s Road to the First Black Pop Star

Rob Sheffield

Twenty five months. That is how long it took for the Hot Five and Hot Seven sessions to reshape American ...

The Mentor Who Shaped Louis Armstrong’s Sound and Soul

Rob Sheffield

One number changed jazz forever: 1922. That was the year Joe “King” Oliver invited a young Louis Armstrong to join ...

Louis Armstrong’s Living Legacy; How “What a Wonderful World” Still Teaches New Generations

Andy Frye

Can a song make the world feel happy? Louis Armstrong’s famous music is still doing that today. A beautiful video ...

A Wonderful World Reimagined for 2025 with Louis Armstrong’s Timeless Voice and New Beat

Andy Frye

A classic song is bringing joy to people everywhere once again. Louis Armstrong’s famous track has been given a fresh ...

Louis Armstrong’s Legacy A 1968 Concert For The Ages And The Timeless Message Of What A Wonderful World

Andy Frye

A special concert from music legend Louis Armstrong is being celebrated. His 1968 performance was a major moment in his ...

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