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The New Orleans Jazz Funeral

How people in New Orleans celebrate the lives of loved ones as they properly send them off at a funeral

New Orleans, Louisiana is no exception when it comes to playing music for loved ones at funerals. However, it uniquely incorporates the jazz music it is well-known for, along with a combination of West African, French, and African-American traditions, into one … Continue reading

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