Tipitina's Foundation in New Orleans -- connected to one of the Big Easy's best music clubs -- raises money to provide instruments for musicians in need, especially those hit by tragedy. One of its beneficiary band programs is the Swing Dolphins of Kesennuma, Japan and the foundation recently received some very good news and videos from them!
After losing so much, including their instruments and rehearsal space, these young, dedicated and passionate musicians are now able to play again thanks to Tipitina's Foundation and our generous supporters. Along with Yoshio and Keiko Toyama of the Wonderful World Jazz Foundation, they recently held their first concert since the Tsunami and earthquakes for some people in need of a musical reprieve. See the video below.
It just goes to show, amongst tragedy, music can give hope and peace.
Want to know more or help? Here's the website: TipitinasFoundation.org
By the way, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival starts this week. Maybe we'll get back there next year.