A perfect day in New Orleans

Stretch Ya Brass - Crescent Park

BY ALLISON ENTREKIN

Jazz musician Robin Barnes has trademarked her nickname, “the Songbird of New Orleans.” Her soulful sound has landed her a residency at the legendary Polo Club Lounge at the Windsor Court Hotel, and she’s also founder of Move Ya Brass, a free fitness-class series with three Big Easy locations. Here, Barnes shares her perfect day in her hometown.

Move Ya Brass has an early-morning yoga class at Crescent Park, an Instagrammable park on the Mississippi. I love waking up and doing beautiful yoga to soulful music. As you finish class, the sun rises on the river.”

Thomas Nguyen

A Native New Orleanian, Thomas joined the Move Ya Brass Krewe in the second week of its inception and has helped the group with its administrative functions ever since.  Thomas’ drive to exercise stemmed from his own battle with Type-2 Diabetes, which drove him to run more and participate in many races & half marathons throughout the city.