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Maynard Batiste

Season 6 Episode 29 | 27m 10s

Maynard Batiste

Rob Hinton’s interview with Maynard Batiste of Baton Rouge. He discusses: his inspiration for the new “Folks” theme song called “High Life”; collaborating with his father, Alvin Batiste, on the song; his father’s influence on his life; and his background in philosophy. Batiste also performs two of his songs on the piano.

01/25/2021

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Maynard Batiste

Season 6 Episode 29 | 27m 10s

Rob Hinton’s interview with Maynard Batiste of Baton Rouge. He discusses: his inspiration for the new “Folks” theme song called “High Life”; collaborating with his father, Alvin Batiste, on the song; his father’s influence on his life; and his background in philosophy. Batiste also performs two of his songs on the piano.

01/25/2021

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