Cyril Darensbourg · Big Red NOLA Publishing · New Orleans, LA
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600+ Song Catalog
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Beat Marketplace
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NOLA + NYC Network
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600+
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50+
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The Real
Bobbi Rae
The Real Bobbi Rae is a powerhouse performer bringing raw emotion, soulful vocals, and commanding stage presence to every show. A rising force in the New Orleans music scene, she captivates audiences with her electrifying live performances and authentic artistry.
City
New Orleans
Genre
R&B / Soul
Status
Active
"Bringing the soul of New Orleans to every stage — one performance at a time."
Bobbi Rae
Creative Lifestyle Executive
Bobbi Rae
Bobbi Rae is a New Orleans-born Creative Lifestyle Executive — artist, performer, wellness advocate, and cultural architect. A recognized emerging artist known for her compelling stage presence and deep artistic vision, she bridges healing, artistry, and executive leadership in ways that redefine what it means to thrive in the creative industries.
Behr Connect
Lend Me Your Ears Host
Law Offices CF
Featured TV Performance
BRN Publishing
Artist Development · Standards
Lifestyle Exec
Creative · Wellness · Culture
Water SEED
Indie Alternative Band · Big Red NOLA Publishing
Water SEED is an innovative indie band emerging from New Orleans, crafting a unique sound that blends alternative, experimental, and indie sensibilities. Their music captures the raw energy and creative spirit of the city's vibrant music scene.
Indie Band
Rising Artists
New Orleans
Homegrown Sound
BRN Publishing
Signed & Developing
Experimental
Genre-Blending
Live Energy
Dynamic Performance
Studio Ready
Original Tracks
Water SEED
Indie Alternative
"Original, bold, boundary-pushing indie music from New Orleans."
— Big Red NOLA Publishing
Allay Earhart
Hip Hop Rapper · Big Red NOLA Publishing
Allay Earhart is a dynamic rapper merging hip hop with soulful storytelling. Recorded at Bacyard Music (Thomas J. Grant's legendary New Orleans studio), her debut EP "Between the Lines" captures raw emotion and poetic lyricism rooted in the city's rich musical tradition.
Singer-Songwriter
Emerging Artist
Bacyard Music
"Between the Lines" Recorded
Jazz/Soul
Contemporary Fusion
BRN Publishing
Signed & Developing
Intimate Vocals
Poetic Storytelling
Thomas J. Grant
Collaborator & Producer
Allay Earhart
Singer-Songwriter
"Between the Lines" — intimate poetry set to soul-jazz melodies.
— Recorded at Bacyard Music
Aaniyah Anderson
Recording Artist
Aaniyah Anderson
Aaniyah Anderson is a powerhouse recording artist from New Orleans whose voice commands every room she enters. A Live Nation-recognized performer who has graced the stage at Gasa Gasa NOLA, she delivers a rare fusion of R&B depth, soulful storytelling, and electrifying stage energy that marks her as one of the most compelling voices of her generation.
Live Nation
Gasa Gasa NOLA · Recognized
Recording Artist
R&B · Soul · Pop
BRN Publishing
Signed · Developing
New Orleans
Homegrown · Ascending
Stage Presence
Commanding Performer
aaniyah.app
Official Artist Platform
Bacyard Music
Thomas J. Grant — Trombonist · Educator · Studio Owner
Thomas J. Grant is a New Orleans trombonist and music educator with 13+ years inspiring youth through creativity and discipline. His studio, Bacyard Music, is where artists like Allay Earhart recorded "Between the Lines" — raw, intimate, and deeply rooted in the New Orleans tradition. A trusted partner of Big Red NOLA Publishing.
13+ Years
Music Education & Youth
Trombonist
New Orleans Brass Tradition
Studio Owner
Bacyard Music
Allay Earhart
"Between the Lines" — Recorded Here
Raw Studio Vibes
Authentic NOLA Recording
BRN Partner
Close Venue & Creative Partner
Thomas J. Grant
New Orleans Trombonist
"The transformative power of music."
— 13+ years inspiring youth through creativity & discipline
Vy Higginsen
Founder, Mama Foundation for the Arts · Harlem, NY
Vy Higginsen is an American theater producer, playwright, former DJ, and radio personality. She is the founder of the Mama Foundation for the Arts in Harlem and co-writer of Mama, I Want to Sing! — the longest-running Black off-Broadway musical in American history (1983). Her Gospel for Teens program won two Emmy Awards via a 60 Minutes feature in 2012.
Mama, I Want to Sing!
40th Anniversary Production
Gospel for Teens
Free youth music education
2× Emmy Award
60 Minutes feature 2012
Harlem Records
Founded 2012
WBLS · WWRL
Radio legend
Apollo Theater
Sister Doris Troy · Amateur Night
Vy Higginsen
Mama Foundation for the Arts
"Longest-running Black off-Broadway musical in American history."
— Mama, I Want to Sing! · Since 1983
Gabe Terracciano
NYC Musician · Upcoming Performances
Gabe Terracciano is a New York City-based multi-instrumentalist performing across the city's bluegrass, jazz, and ensemble circuits. His music has been featured on Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone. Catch him live at Mona's Bar (Ave B & 14th St) most Monday nights.
Upcoming Shows
Mona's Monday Night Bluegrass
NYC
Mirelle's Restaurant
Westbury, NY — w/ Alix Jacques & Afro Jazz Ensemble
Brooklyn Conservatory
w/ J. M. Clifford and Friends
Mona's Monday Night Bluegrass
NYC
Cleveland, OH
Turtle Island Quartet + Terence Blanchard
NYC Greek Jewish Festival
w/ Baklava Express
Mona's Monday Night Bluegrass
NYC
Barbes
w/ That's My Boy
Mona's Bar, 14th St & Ave B — Most Mondays 9–11:30pm
Featured Award Opportunities
Unsigned Only Music Awards
Independent Artists Internationally
Win up to $20,000 cash + a custom Society Awards sculpture (makers of the Emmy & Golden Globe). Open to unsigned/indie artists only.
Grammy Awards (Recording Academy)
Open to All Artists — NARAS Membership Required
The world's most prestigious music award. Eligibility: Oct 1–Sep 30 release window. Join NARAS (~$100/yr) to submit entries and vote. Indie artists can and do win.
A standing institution for the human voice.
Studio engineering, performance preparation, vocal wellness, metadata governance, editorial narrative, and concierge artist care — delivered on a single retainer and reconciled to a single ledger.
Jupiter Spark Media
Productivity Suite · AI-powered utilities for creators
Meeting Action Tracker
AI extracts action items, deadlines & owners from notes — Kanban board
The Muse Engine
Character backstory, personality traits & visual references with mood slider
Solo-Preneur CFO
Log tasks, hours & expenses. Auto-calculate taxes & generate PDF invoices
Billboard × Vogue
Music chart dashboard with Louisiana Economic Development spotlights
Career & Value Engine
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Industry Intel × Luminate
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BioForge × Wealth
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Jupe Invoice Studio
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AI Mentor
AI assistant, content generator, skills tutor & career coach — all in one
Art Exhibit — JUPEMAGAZINE
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Marketplace — JUPEMAGAZINE
Sell HTML templates, screenplays, music, video & creative assets with auction mode
The Box Studios × Big Red NOLA
The Box Studios
a.k.a. Optimus Maximus
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"We do not rent culture; we manufacture history."
— The Minerva Stewardship Trust
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An official BRN partner and fellow New Orleans music institution — The Box Studios operates on Reverb.com as Optimus Maximus, offering curated music gear for serious creators. Every purchase supports the NOLA music ecosystem.
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Verified Partnership · Feng Shui Alignment
The Box Studios and Big Red NOLA share the same root — New Orleans creative soil. A complete creative cycle: instrument → studio → catalog. What you give returns multiplied. 🌕
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The Box Studios · New Orleans, LA
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"High quality recording studio."
— Stephanie Jupiter
"A very nice studio; all the equipment you need."
— Marcia McWilliams
From The Box Studios · Google Business Profile
"The Box Studios is a B2B interactive media software and infrastructure provider based in New Orleans. We equip enterprise brands and cultural institutions with the digital tools to scale operations. Our centralized software streamlines project..."
Latest Post (Apr 7, 2026): "We do not rent culture; we manufacture history. Welcome to The Minerva Trust, New Orleans' premier conservator…"
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Bike Ride NYC — May 12, 2020 (Part 4)
Cyril Darensbourg riding through New York City — Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and Chelsea Piers. A slice of life from the founder of Big Red NOLA Publishing.
Subscribe on YouTubeBig Red NOLA Publishing Boosts "Voices of Tomorrow"
Cyril Darensbourg invests in marketing for The Box Studios' "Voices of Tomorrow" program on KLRZ Streets 100.3 — amplifying young adult singers in New Orleans.
Read on PRLogCyril Darensbourg — Heart of Dinner Volunteer
Cyril, 55, started volunteering with Heart of Dinner in 2022. The New Orleans native connects deeply with clients through the universal language of service and compassion.
Carter Burden Network
Cyril Darensbourg Image Library
Editorial, commercial, and broadcast-ready photography from Cyril Darensbourg & Big Red NOLA Publishing. License for press, media, and creative projects.
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Cyril Darensbourg — Official Portrait
Cyril Darensbourg — Official Portrait
National WWII Museum — Arsenal of Democracy
National WWII Museum — Arsenal of Democracy
Studio Session — Mixing Console
Studio Session — Mixing Console
Building the Studio — Acoustic Panels
Building the Studio — Acoustic Panels
Saxophone Session — Big Red NOLA Studio
Saxophone Session — Big Red NOLA Studio
Live Performance — New Orleans
Live Performance — New Orleans
Professional Studio — Mixing Board
Professional Studio — Mixing Board
Artist Showcase — Big Red NOLA
Artist Showcase — Big Red NOLA
Music Industry Collaboration
Music Industry Collaboration
Big Red NOLA Publishing — Founder
Big Red NOLA Publishing — Founder
Music Industry Event — New Orleans
Music Industry Event — New Orleans
Industry Meeting — Big Red NOLA
Industry Meeting — Big Red NOLA
Big Red NOLA: Building an Independent Music Empire
A Documentary Series
Follow Cyril Darensbourg from the streets of New Orleans to the recording studios of New York — an intimate portrait of a music publisher, community builder, and platform visionary. Features exclusive studio sessions, artist development journeys, and the story behind Big Red NOLA Publishing.
New Orleans origins — the sound, the culture, the mission.
Inside the recording sessions that built the catalog.
New Orleans meets New York City — two worlds, one vision.
Aaniyah, Bobbi Rae, Allay Earhart — their journeys.
Platform growth, sync licensing, and the future of BRN.
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Cyril Darensbourg
Founder, Big Red NOLA Publishing
Bobbi Rae
Creative Lifestyle Executive
Aaniyah Anderson
Recording Artist
Allay Earhart
Singer-Songwriter
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