About Me
A Versatile Entertainer
A Versatile Entertainer
A Versatile Entertainer
“The Sweetheart of New Orleans” leads her own band, A Taste of New Orleans. The band was originally formed by the late, great saxophonist, David Lastie along with the Lastie brothers and sister, Betty Ann. Wanda inherited the band and continues its legacy today.
She fuses jazz and blues, funk and soul, R&B, second line, spiritual and show into a ‘Jump on your feet and sing along’ music revival. Wanda's energy and spirit are contagious as she shows her love of performing and the music. Her musicians are among the best the City of NOLA has to offer. They complement her every note and move. Bravo!
- Emcee
- Public Speaker
- Speech Coach
- Choreographer
- Grand Marshal
- Educator
A Proven Track Record
A Versatile Entertainer
A Versatile Entertainer
The Entertainer....considered a NOLA legend, Wanda's career spans over sixty years and continues today. She is a regular at French Quarter Fest (Closed the first year), New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (since 1979), and City Park's Twilight Concert Series. Wanda is a WWOZ “Guardian of the Groove”, and a member of the Tipitina's Walk of Fame. She was featured with Irma Thomas on Today Show's Hoda & Jena at Jazz Fest 2023.
The Actor loves the performing Arts, stage, screen and radio. She is a Lifetime member of the Musician's Union, Actors' Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA. Her credits include HBO's “Treme”, Ray, Glory Road, Vernel Bagneris' One Mo' Time, Tulane Summer Lyric Theatre, CAC's Where the Girls Were, Ashe's Vagina Monologues, Beverly Dinner Theatre, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill and more....
Talent & Events
A Versatile Entertainer
Talent & Events
Treme Festival
Dodwell House
Ascona Jazz Festival
Tomato Festival
Montreal Jazz
Tulip Festival
Lincoln Center Swing
Sao Paulo, Brasil
Bourbon Street Fest
N O Jazz Fest & Heritage
Gala, Night Concerts, Fairgrounds
Marciac Jazz
NOLA Summer Olympics
Xavier Prep Alumni Asso.
" Remember When"
Sisters of The Holy Family
Lafon Mardi Gras Ball
Heavenly Host of Stars Gala
LA. Creole Research Asso.
Conference Luncheon
French Quarter Festival
Cathedral Holiday Concerts
Opening Party
Xavier University of LA. Homecoming
Dr. Norman Francis Retirement
SoCal Chapter Luncheon
Help Our Cause
Keep the tradition & love of New Orleans music flowing! Your support and contributions enable Wanda
to create new music about New Orleans.
