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Baton Rouge musicians Henry Gray, Larry Garner, and the Neal family affected by flooding

The record flooding that covered much of the Baton Rouge region affected several of the city’s internationally known blues musicians. Henry Gray, 91, a 1999 Grammy-nominee and 2006 National ... read more

BR bluesmen begin the rebuilding process - theadvocate.com

Like tens of thousands of flood victims in south Louisiana, members of the Baton Rouge music community were busy this week ripping out floors and walls. Like those affected by the flood, musicians ... read more

$1 million pledged to aid musicians affected by Louisiana Flood of 2016

The Jazz Foundation of American announced a pledge to raise $1 million to help musicians affected by the Louisiana Flood of 2016, according to a press release. read more

Henry Gray, legendary blues musician, dies at 95 - WAFB Channel 9

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Henry Gray, a beloved Baton Rouge blues singer and pianist has passed away, according to his family and friends. He was 95. Henry Gray died around 9 p.m. on Feb. 17. A ... read more

Larry Garner Musician - All About Jazz

It was a chance for Garner to play the music he’d loved since his early childhood. Growing up near Baton Rouge in the small town of Oaknolia, Garner heard the music coming from the church near his ... read more