About the Artist

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Wanda loves all things New Orleans, especially performing at special events and being a part of the Saints Who Dat Nation.  Fishing, down home cooking,  Friday night poker, casinos, reading and travel are her many interests and just enjoying all that her beloved NOLA 504 has to offer.   Rouzan is forever grateful giving thanks to her God, loving family and fantastic fans while she continues to promote education and community, the culture, music and tradition of her beloved New Orleans.....m..m..good. 

Wanda's education includes a Master's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor's Degree from Xavier University of LA. where she was a graduate and faculty member in the Communications Department.  She is a retired Gifted and Talented Theatre Arts Teacher from Audubon Charter School where she made a difference in the lives of young people. She is President and CEO of Rouzan Entertainment, Inc. and has served on numerous Boards and Committees including The LA. Philharmonic, The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Foundation, The New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts (NOCCA) Building Committee, The Black Music Hall of Fame, Xavier University of LA. and St. Katharine Drexel Preparatory formerly Xavier Prep.  She continues to work for the education of young people.  Her dedication to Xavier Prep-St. Katharine Drexel Prep (SKDP) has spanned over fifty years.  She founded the Xavier Prep Alumni Association and has served three terms as President and created the XP Alumni Scholarship Fundraiser, “Remember When”.

Offbeat Lifetime Achievement-Music & Education

Gambit Magazine’s “Big Easy” Awards-Best Actress, Female Performer of the Year, Best Choreographer, Best Ensemble 

New Orleans Magazine Jazz Greats

Young Leadership Council

City of New Orleans Mayor’s Arts Award

Ladies of Top Distinction-Drama

Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) Sweet Arts

Drexel Dreamer Award/St. Katharine Drexel

Asante’s Living Legend Award

Lynks-Music & Drama Award

Ladies in Red Lifetime Achievement Music & Theatre

La Creole Research Association’s Heritage Award

Save Our Cemeteries

Delta Sigma Theta’s Outstanding Women in Jazz

Tipitina's Walk of Fame Star

Grand Marshall 2020 Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale

Wanda regularly performs at The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, The French Quarter Festival and City Park's Twilight Concert Series.