Mayor LaToya Cantrell on Twitter: "In the midst of the challenges our City is dealing with, it was heartbreaking to learn of the passing of Mr. Bennie Pete. With the Hot 8
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Hot 8 Brass Band's Bennie Pete, 45, has died of complications from sarcoidosis and COVID | Keith Spera | nola.com
New Orleans Jazz Museum - Many have probably awaken to the tragic news that we lost a true New Orleans legend today. Not only the bandleader and founder of the world famous
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