such as the Rebirth Brass Band, Juvenile, and Fats Domino, in addition to well-known musicians like Ray Charles, Tina Turner and James Brown in the Tremé backyard. After 1972, the festival moved to the Gentilly community. By 2010, Jazz Fest had become more commercialized with headliners such as the Foo Fighters and Christina Aguilera, shifting away from its jazz-dominated roots. The festival has various performance stages including: The Acura Stage - Main Stage Gentilly Stage - Secondary Main Stage The Congo Square Stage - Afro-centric and World Music Blues Tent - Blues Music Jazz Tent - Contemporary Jazz Music Gospel Tent - Gospel Musicians and Performers Kids Tent - Children's Music and Performances The Sheraton New Orleans Fais Do Do Stage - Cajun & Zydeco Music Jazz & Heritage Stage - Mardi Gras Indians + Brass Band Performances Allison Miner Music Heritage - Panel Discussions, Fest Information + Live Interviews Food Heritage Stage - Live Cooking Demonstrations Cajun Cabin - Live Cajun Cooking Demonstrations Economy Hall Tent - Traditional New Orleans Jazz Lagniappe Stage - A potpourri of sound and style The Congo Square stage name pays homage to a gathering place where enslaved black people would meet to sell goods to buy their freedom, play instruments, and dance. Under the Code Noir, Catholic slavemasters allowed their slaves to have Sundays off. That day off helped to preserve the tradition and spirit of African dancing and drumming. The name of the gathering area was changed to Louis Armstrong Park, where drummers traditionally perform on Sundays in honor of their enslaved ancestors. In 2015, Jazz Fest honored the 40th birthday of New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA). Displays included student artwork; live performances of spoken word and musical theater were featured at the Cultural Pavilion. NOCCA Alumni showcased their musical talents at the Zatarains/WWOZ Jazz Tent, where they paid homage to the legacy of Ellis Marsalis Jr. The festival has an ongoing partnership with local schools like NOCCA to give young artists an opportunity to showcase their talents to a larger audience. Performers The festival has featured a variety of musicians and performers every year since its founding, ranging from Louisiana musicians to international pop stars. Many popular New Orleans musicians have played annually for long stretches over the history of the festival such as the Neville Brothers, Dr. John, Ellis Marsalis, and The Radiators. Applications to perform (from the