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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Mavis Staples, Ziggy Marley, and more

Jun 17, 2023  ·  Wolf Trap Filene Center, Vienna, VA Wolf Trap Filene Center, Vienna, VA

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Jun 17
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
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Mavis Staples and Levon Helm, stars in their own right, bonded on "The Last Waltz" set in 1976. Their collaboration on "The Weight" became iconic. Despite Helm's battle with throat cancer, his voice returned, earning him three GRAMMYs during a career resurgence. Both artists were admired by a younger generation, with Helm celebrated as a legendary drummer and patron of American music.
Ziggy Marley, born in Kingston, Jamaica, is a Grammy-winning reggae artist who honors his father Bob Marley's legacy. With the Melody Makers, he achieved success with albums like "Conscious Party" and "One Bright Day." Known for hits like "Tomorrow People," he later excelled solo with "Love Is My Religion" and "Fly Rasta." Marley contributes to children's charities and has collaborated with artists like Sheryl Crow and Busta Rhymes.
Trombone Shorty, born Troy Andrews in New Orleans, is a renowned trombonist, composer, and philanthropist known for his unique blend of jazz, funk, rock, and soul. A child prodigy, he played with Bo Diddley at four and toured with Lenny Kravitz at 13. His celebrated albums include "Backatown" and "For True," both topping jazz charts. Andrews founded the Trombone Shorty Foundation to support music education in New Orleans. He has collaborated with icons like U2, Green Day, and Mark Ronson, and has authored children's books, earning acclaim for "Trombone Shorty."

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