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Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra wins Grammy for live album
By Trinity Velazquez,
2024-02-16
NEW ORLEANS, La. (BRPROUD) – The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra made history at the Grammy Awards by becoming the first orchestra nominated in a regional roots album category.
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra won a Grammy in the Best Regional Roots Album category for “LIVE: Orpheum Theater NOLA” at the 66th Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4. LPO is the first orchestra to be nominated in this category.
Executive Director of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Anwar Nasir said the album was a collaborative effort with the Lost Bayou Ramblers. They also tied with Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. & The Legendary Ils Sont Partis Band.
Nasir said this is their first Grammy submission, nomination and win. They attended the award show in person.
“It was an absolute dream to receive a Grammy Award,” Nasir said. “Louisiana is home to some of the richest cultural heritages and traditions in the country, and we are proud to have our music recognized on music’s biggest stage.”
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs on stage in front of an audience. Photo courtesy of Mariah C. Forde.
Sixty-seven musicians make up the culturally diverse orchestra. LPO is the oldest full-time musician-governed and collaboratively-operated orchestra in the country.
“It is an immense honor to represent on behalf of orchestras in the country,” Nasir said.
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