Jazz/Blues
Hugh Laurie, Dr John, Trombone Shorty in New Orleans tribute
Gilberto Gil, South Africa's "Voice" premiere Viramundo
Brazil's Gilberto Gil showcased joyful African-inspired music despite being tinged with themes of poverty, slavery and painful reconciliation at the Montreux Jazz Festival on Tuesday night. Treme’s Lionel Batiste Dies at 81
New Orleans musician Lionel Batiste died Sunday in New Orleans. New Orleans jazz musician Lionel Batiste died Sunday in New Orleans. The vocalist and bass drummer of the Treme Brass Band was diagnosed with cancer in April and had a short battle with cancer.
