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By Huda Mu’min
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The Brass-A-Holics • La Maison Française
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Warner Theatre • 7:30 PM
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JUNE 13
A Night in Treme: The Musical Majesty of New Orleans
Rebirth Brass Band, Donald Harrison, Dr. Michael White, Big Sam
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Toby Foyeh & Orchestra Africa, Claudia Acuña Quintet, Frédéric
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