@rok2id: "Las Vegas is a better destination for sin city, plus it's family friendly."
I'd rather spend a year in NO than a day in Vegas. Vive la difference.
I'd rather spend a year in NO than a day in Vegas. Vive la difference.
Here is an interesting artist that's new to me, and I wanted to share his music.
Jon Batiste is a musician Rok just introduced me to. From the first notes he played, I knew he was from Louisiana, with out knowing anything else about him.
Here's his bio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Batiste
This is the tune Rok submitted;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCC1EEmJlo4
It was one I will eagerly add to my collection. I thought I would share this with other music lovers seeking new artists.
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I second rok's recommendation of Louisiana Scrapbook. This was probably my first intro to Louisiana music. I traveled to Baton Rouge for work several times between 1987-89 and fell in love with the music and food. Here are a couple of gems, the second being from the Louisiana Scrapbook CD. Irma Thomas - Loving Arms - Here's a great intro to her music. Dirty Dozen Brass Band - Mardi Gras in New Orleans I'll post some more when I get a chance. Regarding the question of why musicians tend to stay around New Orleans more than other places, just a guess, but there seems to be a very strong sense of community in NOLA. They have their own food and their own style of music (several of each actually). Very few places can boast both. I think this enhances the sense of community. |
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They have their own food and their own style of music***** I think that's the answer. O-10 alluded to that earlier, folks being comfortable in their surroundings. Wynton went up north, and in spite of his brilliance, he has been under attack by noise-makers ever since he got there. One of my favorites from Louisiana Scrapbook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lza3seSrkXg I hope I didn't post this earlier. Cheers |
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