Jazz religion, the second line, and Black New Orleans

Description:

Explores the historical and contemporary roots of the relationship of jazz to indigenous religion and spirituality in the culture and performances of New Orleans' second lines, the group of dancers who follow the first procession of church and club members, brass bands, and grand marshals in African-American jazz street parades.

subjects: Jazz,  Religious aspects of Jazz,  Music,  Voodooism,  History and criticism,  African Americans,  African americans, louisiana, new orleans,  African americans, music, history and criticism,  Music, religious aspects,  Religious aspects

Places: New Orleans,  Louisiana