ENCORE: Jazz Funeral Procession for Uncle Lionel Batiste
 

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Because of unrelenting rains and flooding, "Uncle" Lionel Batiste was not able to be interned on Friday, July 20, 2012 as planned. Attendees of the funeral nonetheless went forth into the deluge, playing and parading through Treme for hours after services at Mahalia Jackson Theater ended.? [ Read more ]

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