Empowering the youth of New Orleans through music and mentorship. 2024 recipient of The Lewis Prize for Music.
New Orleans
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Last night, @derekcarrqb hosted kids from @sonofasaintorg, @TheRootsofMusic, and @NOFJC at Sculpturez Barbershop! Each kid got a free haircut and a Saints swag bag with a signed Derek Carr jersey! Several of Derek’s teammates showed up to hangout with the kids as well! #inspirechange
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@TheRootsofMusic 🎵
The Roots of Music empowers the youth of New Orleans through music education, academic support, and mentorship while preserving and promoting the unique musical and cultural heritage of our city.
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Each student made their own guitar, xylophone or a bluetooth speaker! Special music performances came from @TroySawyer, @TheRootsofMusic and even @docgriggs1!
Thank you to our partners at TrainingGrounds, Inc. for joining us to provide a Toddler Corner!
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STEM Saturday: The Physics of Sound had the Cut Off Recreation Center boomin’! K-12 students got hands-on while learning about amplitude, frequency and sound waves! 🎺🥁🔊🔊🔊
#STEMforAll #YOUbelonginSTEM @TroySawyer @TheRootsofMusic @DrAvisW
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@TheRootsofMusic showing off their skills at @LilDizzysCafe! #supportnonprofit #neworleansmusic (this one’s for you @DennisChristo4 )
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It is our distinct honor to announce not one but TWO charity partners for this year's 3 night NYE run in New Orleans ❤️❤️
$1 from every ticket sold will go to our new friends at @NolaTreeProject and @TheRootsofMusic.
We couldn't be more proud to partner with these two community based outfits!
Be sure to learn more about them and the excellent things that they do for the city of New Orleans and their residents. ⚜️
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Today Only: Support @TheRootsofMusic by purchasing bracelets + necklaces made from Ani’s guitar strings from @WearYourMusic here: wearyourmusic.com/collection…
The Roots of Music is a non-profit organization that provides music education to underserved youth in New Orleans.
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Kicking off Swamp Fête with @TheRootsofMusic! 🎶
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.@manniefresh helped us out in a session with @TheRootsofMusic as we teamed up with @amazon to donate $25,000 to the program which empowers the youth through music education, academic support, and mentorship in true New Orleans style ahead of TNF on @NFLonPrime
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Looking ahead to TNF on @NFLonPrime, we dropped in on @TheRootsofMusic where @amazon donated $25,000 to the program👏
While there, Lou Hedley & Malcolm Roach learned a thing or two from the students & helped serve @raisingcanes to close out the night!
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In preparation of the @Saints playing on @NFLonPrime next week, Amazon donated 25k to @TheRootsofMusic with some help from @manniefresh, Malcolm Roach, and Lou Hedley!
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#Saints DT Malcolm Roach and P Lou Hedley in attendance along with New Orleans legend Mannie Fresh join @amazonmusic to present a surprise donation to @TheRootsofMusic this evening.
“Music is the lifeblood of the city” was a common theme among those in attendance.
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Check out @TheRootsofMusic 👉 a local nonprofit that empowers the youth of New Orleans through music and mentorship!
Thanks for coming by our block party! @FriedCHCKNFest
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#GoodMorning from #NewOrleans! One of my favorite non-profits - @TheRootsofMusic! #ilovemycity #musicheals #atriskyouth buff.ly/3OfYV5f
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Having @TheRootsofMusic close out the first day of #AMCHP2023 was a great decision! #NOLA #TheRootsofMusic
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Today, we highlight #GiveNOLADay nonprofit, @TheRootsofMusic! With funds raised, they plan to buy new instruments, repair existing instruments, and purchase new band uniforms for their students. To empower NOLA youth thru music education, visit buff.ly/2Gf8hye.
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Had the best afternoon talking taxes and sharing some pizza with the @TheRootsofMusic students. So blown away by their curiosity and can’t wait for that June 1st showcase 🫶🏼 thank you @FirstHorizonBnk for partnering with us for this.
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Watch @anidifranco & @TheRootsofMusic performing "Little Plastic Castles" for Take Me to the River New Orleans, now on our YouTube channel: bit.ly/3GHNr7U
