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Louis Armstrong’s Legacy Lives On | Lake Charles News
In a vibrant tribute to Louis Armstrong’s 125th birthday, St. Augustine Catholic Church — the nation’s oldest active Black Catholic parish — hosted a historic jazz Mass and second line parade, marking the first time in nearly five years the service was held inside its main sanctuary. Pastor Father Quentin Moody celebrated music as a unifier, noting Armstrong’s humility and global influence, while drawing double the usual congregation. The festivities rolled into the French Quarter for Satchmo Summerfest, a free, multi-stage music festival featuring jazz, funk, R&B, lectures, and local cuisine…
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