The Roots of Music

Empowering the youth of New Orleans through music and mentorship. 2024 recipient of The Lewis Prize for Music.

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Our Studio Academy All Star Band will be performing at French Quarter Fest today!
Catch us starting at 3:10 on the Ernie's Schoolhouse Stage. Let’s celebrate music together!💜 #FrenchQuarterFest2026
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Happy Birthday, Ms. Cortney! 🎂🥳

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Happy Birthday, Ms. Cortney!

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The Studio Academy All Star Band will be performing during French Quarter Fest on Saturday, April 18 from 3:10-4:10 on the Ernie's Schoolhouse Stage. Let’s make it a day full of music, dancing, and fun! 🎶✨
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Tickets are live! 📣
Join us on April 26 for a benefit concert featuring The Marching Crusaders, All-Star Studio Band & local artists on our new campus.

All proceeds support Roots’ free programs.
🎟 Link in bio | 21+
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💛 This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating Ms. Vee & Ms. Twin 💛
They represented The Roots of Music as Teaching Artists in Baton Rouge, bringing new strategies back to our students.

Grateful for their leadership, care, and dedication ✨

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We loved welcoming the Uptown Jazz Orchestra to campus 🎷
Through their Cool School series, our students experienced blues, swing, and classic sounds up close.
Thank you for pouring into our students and keeping jazz alive!

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In honor of St. Joseph’s Day, we’re celebrating our young culture bearers 💛
On Super Sunday, our students proudly carried forward the Black Masking Indian tradition. Rooted in resilience, artistry, and community.

Honoring the past. Shaping the future. ✨

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Not all work, all play 🎉
After Mardi Gras, our Marching Crusaders earned a well-deserved Fun Day — crawfish, cotton candy, Italian ice, and big smiles all around.

Celebrating their hard work all season long 💛🖤

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🎺✨ Save the Date! ✨🎺
Roots Fest is coming! Join us on April 29 for a night of incredible music and celebration.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!

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New Orleans music carries tradition forward. 🎺💜
This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the girls of The Roots of Music! They show up every day with dedication, discipline, and heart.
They’re not just playing the music of New Orleans. They’re shaping its future. 🎶

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🎓 Big news! Roots Studio Academy is partnering with Delgado Community College to offer a dual enrollment pathway. Eligible students can now earn college credit in music industry coursework.

Apply now! Link in our Linktree in bio.

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Join us March 28 at The Broadside for a benefit concert featuring New Breed Brass Band, The Marching Crusaders & the All-Star Studio Band 🎶
All proceeds support Roots students. All ages welcome, kids under 12 FREE ADMISSION!
🎟Get your tickets today! https://t.co/y8XxJQOOgk

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We've been on our new campus for about six months now and we're loving it! We recently asked a few of our students what they're enjoying most about being on Piety Drive. Here is what they had to say!

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Thank you to Madison and our wonderful partners at NOLA Lending Group and Fidelity Bank for feeding the Crusaders last Thursday before we marched in Chaos. We're grateful to them and everyone who provides meals, time, and volunteer support for these remarkable young musicians!

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Every great band starts with a strong beat, and ours starts with Mr. Ruffin. 🥁
For over 20 years, he’s mentored young musicians across New Orleans and pushes our students to rise higher and lead with pride.
Happy Birthday to a true percussion powerhouse! 🎉🥳🎂

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Happy Mardi Gras, y’all! 🎭🎺
Thanks for cheering on The Marching Crusaders all season. After 23 miles, 6 parades, and 10 days, we’re resting! Roots will be closed the rest of the week. See you in March! 💜💚💛

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💜💚💛 It is your last chance to see and hear The Marching Crusaders this carnival season! We're marching in the Krewe of Proteus on the Uptown route tonight. The parade rolls at 5:15. We've loved seeing so many of you all season long!

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🏃🏾 Mardi Gras is a marathon, not a sprint, right? We've marched 15 miles in four parades over the last week and we've got two more to go. Tonight, you'll find the Marching Crusaders following float 10 in the Krewe of Bacchus. Come out and find us on the uptown parade route! 🎺

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Love is in the air, and so is the music! 🎺💘
This Valentine’s Day, our donors are our Valentines. Thanks for loving The Roots of Music today and everyday. 🖤💛