The Roots of Music, founded in 2007 by Grammy winner and CNN hero Derrick Tabb, is dedicated to empowering the youth of New Orleans through music education, academic support, and mentorship while preserving the city's unique musical and cultural heritage.
The program serves children ages 9-14 from low-income households, providing music history, theory, instrumental instruction, ensemble performance preparation, hot meals, and transportation to reduce barriers to participation, delivering over 2,500 hours of music education annually.
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