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New Orleans, Louisiana
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Congo Square was one of the few places in the United States where enslaved Africans were allowed to gather on Sundays to sing, dance, and preserve their cultural traditions.
The musical gatherings at Congo Square are considered a precursor to the birth of jazz, influencing its rhythms and styles.
Congo Square is located within Louis Armstrong Park, named after the legendary jazz musician who was born in New Orleans.
The Congo Square Rhythms Festival is held annually to honor the African and Caribbean roots of New Orleans' music and culture.
In 1993, Congo Square was designated a National Historic Landmark due to its cultural and historical significance.
