Hit John up on myspace and hear his version of "Louisiana" from jazzfest 2006

Walk down the tree-lined streets of New Orleans’ Faubourg Marigny neighborhood on a hot sultry night, and chances are you’ll hear John Boutte’s voice floating out of one of the area’s trendy nightspots. Perhaps he’ll be singing soulful versions of Sam Cooke’s "A Change Is Gonna Come" or Annie Lennox’s "Why," or maybe it’ll be one of the bayou-blended tunes he’s co-authored with Paul Sanchez, his pal in the Marigny. Whatever the song, its soulfulness will stop you in your tracks, for Boutte lives and breathes the heart and soul of New Orleans. Born into a large Creole family that goes back seven generations in Louisiana, he was exposed to music early in life, soaking up New Orleans jazz, soul, blues and gospel, then adding his own Creole traditions along the way. Today, Boutte works with a wonderful amalgam of styles -- from torchy jazz to aching soul and African-American gospel -- all convincingly delivered.

Check out this great interview of John by Bob Edwards at WWNO during Jazz Fest 2011. File #1 | File # 2

Outstanding interview of John by Michael Tisserand in the Gambit.

Check out this great article about the HBO Series TREME', and the latest challenge faced by New Orleans, from Vanity Fair.

Best of the Beat Awards, 2011

John was once again honored as Best Male Vocalist.
John has been voted Best Male Vocalist 7 times, 2002 & 2006 - 2011

Check out this interview with John from Swiss Radio 12/15/09 .
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