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Marsalis: Racism and greed put blues at the back of the bus

Jazz master Wynton Marsalis says the blues is the true American music -- the heartbeat and unifying principle of jazz, country, R&B, gospel and other styles -- but it's been relegated to the back of the bus by greed and the legacy of racism.

Commentary: Let's treasure the old along with the new

On the dawn of the most historic inauguration of our time, we nervously await "change we can believe in."

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The people you admire have heroes too. As CNN Heroes continues, we've asked celebrities to share the spotlight with remarkable people who are making a difference.

Changing kids' lives through jazz

Jazz musician Wynton Marsalis knows how important education is for youth, but what feeds their minds and souls, he says, often lies beyond traditional classroom walls.

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Wynton Marsalis on 'The Magic Hour'

Before he'd finished high school, Wynton Marsalis was already a legend in his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana.

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