Jazz Fest: Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dog acts canceled by rain

Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dog acts canceled by rain

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thunderstorms forced the cancellation of Saturday's late acts at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, including scheduled appearances by Stevie Wonder, rapper Snoop Dogg, Beck and others.

Overcast skies turned to rain around 3 p.m. but that didn't stop the music as fans reveled in such acts as New Orleans bounce artist Big Freedia, Dr. John and the Nite Trippers and Hurray for the Riff Raff.

Many held up umbrellas, while others braved the elements without any cover and sometimes without shoes, dancing even as rain pelted them.

Scheduled performances are to include Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Chris Botti, Arlo Guthrie, Neil Young and Bonnie Raitt.