Tipitina’s Presents a benefit for The Roots of Music aimed at raising much needed funds to help their mission of supporting the youth of New Orleans through music and community. Entertainment for the night will feature performances by Re-Creations Brass Band, King Bronze, Roots Studio Academy, Anjelika 'Jelly' Joseph, and TBC Brass Band. Anjelika 'Jelly' Joseph will also be the host for the evening.

The Roots of Music is a 501(c)3 organization that empowers New Orleans youth while preserving and promoting our unique musical and cultural heritage. Derrick Tabb (GRAMMY winner, CNN Hero) founded Roots in 2007 to keep youth off the street in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Each core component of their program — roundtrip transportation, homework/tutoring before music, and a nutritious hot meal — speaks to his experience growing up in New Orleans. On average, The Roots of Music reaches up to 200 youth per year through year-round music education programming, offering 2,500 hours of music and academic instruction, 30,400 meals, and 1,400 bus rides.

More information at http://therootsofmusic.org and http://www.Tipitinas.com