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etween country singer Willie Nelson’s clean-cut 1962 debut … And Then I Wrote and 2009’s traditional Country Music stretches a legendary five-decade career as an outlaw, an activist and a highwayman. Armed with his unmistakable tender growl and beat-toshreds guitar “Trigger” (named after Roy Rogers’ horse), Nelson and country comrades Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson broke from Nashville gloss and rhinestones in the early 1970s. Landmark albums Shotgun Willie and Red Headed Stranger shot Nelson to American hero status, and the dozens of albums that followed dip into gospel, jazz and pop standards (1978’s Stardust). Nelson’s conspiracy theories, politics and marijuana use grab headlines, but in March, Nelson collaborated with Wynton Marsalis and Norah Jones for Here We
“Mississippi, You’re on My Mind,” Winchester moved to Canada during the Vietnam War, but he still managed to gain famous fans and has recorded with everyone from Elvis Costello to Jimmy Buffett.
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Kora Konnection feat. Morikeba Kouyate and Thierno Dioubate
3 p.m., Lagniappe Stage A melodic African jazz ensemble, Kora Konnection features 12-string kora player and African storytelling griot Morikeba Kouyate, a native of Senegal and current New Orleans resident. Besides traditional African players, the group features New Orleans saxophonist Tim Green, bassist James Singleton and others.
Kirk Joseph’s Tuba Tuba
3:10 p.m., Jazz & Heritage Stage Kirk Joseph revolutionized the sousaphone, bringing it to the forefront during his time with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Tuba Tuba is a group of notable tuba players blending modern jazz, funk, blues and rock ’n’ roll.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
3:25 p.m., Gentilly Stage As seen on the HBO series Treme, New Hours: Mon-Sat 7am-6pm • Sun 7am-3pm
Go Again, which cracks into Ray Charles’ songbook and spans jazz, country and blues for a purely American experience.
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Orleans’ current hottest musical export, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews (who plays more trumpet than trombone these days), injects rock, hip-hop, funk and soul into his modern, horn-driven New Orleans party sound.
CRITIC’S PICK Allen Toussaint
3:35 p.m., Acura Stage The first name in New Orleans music, this legendary piano player, songwriter and record producer has crafted hits such as “Workin’ In the Coal Mine,” “Southern Nights” and “Mother-In-Law.” More recently, he collaborated with Elvis Costello on the Grammy-winning album The River In Reverse, and in 2009 he released The Bright Mississippi.
CRITIC’S PICK Minister Jai Reed
3:35 p.m., Gospel Tent New Orleans pastor Jai Reed grew up singing R&B, pop, jazz, rock and gospel in groups such as Endurance and Nu-Beginnings. His more recent music — which as been featured in Tyler Perry movies — is decidedly modern. He just released a self-titled album. PAGE 65