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2018 The Songbird Robin Barnes
001-2018-033
45:37 Master Camera files on Hard Drive, Mp4 on Server Cloud
2018-05-06
Interviewer - Karen Celestan
ABSTRACT: 01:25 Barnes explains that she feels lucky having grown up in a family of musicians in the Lower Ninth Ward. 02:15 Barnes describes tailoring her performances to specific audiences, always reading a crowd. 04:02 Barnes explains how she chose what to play on her album Songbird Sessions. 05:11 Barnes introduces her husband, Pat Casey. 05:32 Casey explains his intent for Sessions, and how easy it was to bring together given the quality of the personnel. 06:35 Barnes and Casey tell the story of how they met and got together. 08:56 Barnes explains how she came to be labeled a “contemporary crossover artist.” 10:29 Barnes tries to explain how she might woo a jaded-looking audience member. 11:19 Demonstration, “Summertime” 12:27 Barnes tells how her mother signed her up for church choir when she was six, and her experience with “Ave Maria” made her want to sing for the rest of her life. 15:03 Barnes describes what followed her choir experience, being in the family band, The Soul Heirs. 16:04 Barnes reminisces Over growing up in the Ninth Ward, and how music helped her through Katrina. 20:28 Demonstration, “Going Back Home” 23:15 Barnes lays out her view on New Orleans music, explaining she thinks the next generation should uphold the traditional foundation while being unafraid to innovate. 25:52 Casey describes the effect and influence New Orleans grooves had on him, and how they are always taken into account in his and Robin’s music. 26:50 Barnes explains how crucial rhythm is to New Orleans music, partially linking to its African heritage. 28:46 Barnes attributes her range to Ella Fitzgerald and Anita Baker, and generally celebrates the innovation and courage of female jazz vocalists. 31:23 Demonstration, “What A Wonderful World” 36:02 Barnes, Casey and Celestan consider where to get the best gumbo. 38:18 Barnes cites Super Sunday as the best second line. 38:42 Barnes and Casey give mango freezes, hydrating, and bringing sunscreen as their advice to Jazz Fest first timers. 39:16 Barnes lists her favorite hip-hop artists. 40:18 Barnes includes Sunpie Barnes, Irma Thomas and Erica Falls on her list of local must sees. 43:40 Demonstration
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