Here is an interesting artist that's new to me, and I wanted to share his music.

Jon Batiste is definitely very talented musician just listened to his latest live album really enjoyed it. I wasn't real excited about the last album maybe need to listen again. As for the Colbert show he is extremely annoying with his noises and comments. That being said I heard him I interviewed on Fresh Air with Terry Gross and felt it was excellent. 

Here is a great sounding New Orleans inspired brass band with a few twists mixed in.


https://www.mapleshaderecords.com/cds/02452.php

Tipitina;


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gRXsrJ7A5A


   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z2lLS-Bazc

Rok, I'm not sure any New Orleans natives have been attracted to this thread, and they are the only people who could answer the question "What makes New Orleans so special that rich and famous natives never leave?"

In the meantime, what special gems have you acquired since way back when?

My latest album;


      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gmGL5SqhaY&list=OLAK5uy_mQ0xVfk6YuKb-gSB0ZyOoaPbRiuzEpbkk



     

You are a lot more adventurous than I am. I never think to buy foreign artists. All that Malian stuff is readily recognizable. Nice tune and production. I am so disgusted with Africa, I take it out on their music.

One of my last purchases was:
Nina Simone -- ESSENTIAL ORIGINAL ALBUMS
Six albums on four CDs.   Very nice packaging with booklet.
I especially wanted this tune, that you posted some while ago:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1iUwR8_UNU

Cheers