Trombone Shorty visits his childhood home
Troy Andrews, who is better known as Trombone Shorty, started performing as a child in a family and neighborhood of musicians in Treme, New Orleans.
Now he’s one of the city’s musical luminaries. He also started a foundation to teach young musicians how to make a living in the music business.
Andrews speaks with Lizzie O’Leary while strolling through his old neighborhood.
Click the media player above to hear the full interview.
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