Story of the week: Trombone Shorty

Synopsis: Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest. Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he reached international stardom. Trombone Shorty is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music. https://www.storylineonline.net/books/trombone-shorty/

May 29th CNN 10

CNN 10 is covering a milestone in the coronavirus pandemic, a delay in a space launch, and the struggles of East Africans as locusts spread across their countries. And a giant kookaburra flies us into the weekend.

May 28th CNN 10

Summary: Sports headline our program this Thursday: Who’s practicing, who’s playing, and what will be different in professional events both in the U.S. and abroad? Afterward, we’re visiting the Great Blue Hole and then going diving without an oxygen tank. And we’re showing you how an ocean wave is roaring in a landlocked city. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJaIENir3v4