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 great David Lastie along with the Lastie brothers and sister. 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.
- 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 almost sixty years and continues today. A regular at French Quarter Fest (Closed the first year), New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (since 1979), City Park's Twilight Concert Series (four years). She is a WWOZ “Guardian of the Groove” and a member of the Tipitina's Walk of Fame, Today Show's Hoda & Jena at Jazz Fest 2023.
The Actor...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, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill and more....
Talent & Events
A Versatile Entertainer
Talent & Events
Black Cat Productions
Smooth Jazz Sundays
Smooth jazz Cruise
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 Christmas Concerts
Opening Party
ENONAC
Holiday Extravaganza
Xavier University of LA. Homecoming
Dr. Norman Francis Retirement
SoCal Chapter Luncheon
NO Jazz & Heritage Festival
Gala, Fair Grounds & Night Concerts
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.
