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Trombone Shorty visits his childhood home

Troy started performing as a child in a family and neighborhood of musicians.

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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