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The Second Line Tradition of the New Orleans Jazz Funeral

The history, tradition, and celebratory significance of the Second Line in New Orleans Jazz Funerals
Posted on May 24, 2018 by Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Few burial traditions are more distinct than the New Orleans jazz funeral. Born of West African traditions brought to America by slaves and blended with European military tradition, few images evoke quintessential New Orleans culture quite like a jazz funeral. … Continue reading →

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