You better second line! Jazz funeral in New Orleans for Juanita Brooks
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- Опубликовано: 19 окт 2009
- Come pay your respects like we do down here in Nawlin's. Experience a real New Orleans second line jazz funeral for the lovely and talented Juanita Brooks.
Okra, not sure if u are gonna understand my english, but the two ladies meaning in the second line: the first one, old and carrying a closed umbrella means the deceased Juanita, her life gone. The second one with the open umbrella mean her life, her achievements, her fullfilled goals. Both are dancing something that u can see, steps to side, sometimes advancing, sometimes turning back and they mean life, advances, setbacks, returns. the golden colors are mind powers and black mourning powers.
Thank you for that explanation. I knew their actions all meant something but never knew their meanings until you just explained them. Thanks again.
I thought the umbrella was a symbol? The white rich could afford to shade themselves from the hot sun, the slaves could not. Therefore it symbolises they will have in death what they couldn't have in life? Heard it on the radio recently. Maybe it's wrong?
@@juliemarinescu2816 Thanks
@@runningwild1055 Thanks so much for that explanation.
Death never stood a chance in New Orleans. Love your culture, keep it alive NOLA!!!
This is what i want when i die
Right on
Best comment on the internet. Ever.
In his messages, God said not to play jazz at funerals, because he would send a penalty
As a second liner, I can say it is always sad in the beginning. The dirge; the mourning part. Then we pick up ourselves and reflect on life, because we don't mourn the death of a loved one, we celebrate their life.
Love the way that you explained that! New Orleans is quite a unique and special place in its own way.
***** the first line is the family and friends who would normally dance to the music. That's why when the band plays, it's called second lining.
Well the hired musicians are usually a brass band that travel with the 1st line. The actual "second line" is made up of random musicians playing out of respect and the pure enjoyment of playing. And it's all good, it's a very beautiful thing that should be shared with everyone :)
That is THE way to do funerals, if you ask me.
Sean Lambert..Thank you for explaining that.I wondered what second lining meant.
The physical embodiment of culture... I hope this tradition remains strong forever.
Beautiful, just beautiful. Ain’t nothing like it.
Same. It’s solemn yet at the same time happy.
This is one of the times when America really gets something right.
FINALLY??!??! They've been doing this for over a century---what are you talking about?
Who wrote "finally"?
I misread it. I saw "finally" not "really". Apologies for the mistake. Still though---you speak as if America doesn't have much going right and this is one of those exceptions that it does. It's the nation and how she is--right or wrong--that birthed this music. I highly doubt that if America was like any other nation something like this would have been birthed. #ProudToBeAnAmerican
Yvonne Wilson
I believe you're reading a little too deep into my comment. And I never stated that we rarely get something right. I simply said that of all the things we Americans do - some great, some better than others, and some others not so great - this is one of those times that we really do something well; emphasis on the word "really" and not on the word "one", i.e., one of the times and not, the one time.
Maybe I did. You are also talking to a vet that has been fatigued with backhanded compliments as well as insults to our country as of late, statements like "At least we got THIS/THAT right" or "Why can't America do such and such as well as she does this?" type of crap. After awhile it all sounds the same and patriots like myself are sick to death of it. This was a kneejerk reaction and I apologize for it.
And I won't want any crying at my funeral. I want a jazz band, drums and a second line. One thing I learned when I came to live in New Orleans ... life is a celebration ... and upon death, one's life is celebrated. Not their death. Their life, like with Jaunita here.
As I understand it from speaking with my NOLA family, there are TWO lines. Line One is from the funeral home to the grave site. On that journey, the music is sad. There will be much crying then. We have lost a loved one. The SECOND LINE is the march from the grave site back to town/home. There we are in full-out celebration that our loved one has gone home, to God. Now we're partying ya'll 'cause our loved one is safe in loving hands of God.
The first line is the actual family of the deceased, close friends, etc. who are right up with the hearse. Not sure but I think the band is part of that as well. The second line is the people behind the band. The tradition has been around New Orleans several hundred years. Many here believe a person must EARN a jazz funeral but I'm not sure on the common thought on that. Just about any decent musician, Mardis Gras Indian or other "culture bearer" can expect one.
Oh, see what you're talking about. Not the first line and second line … the way the music is played. Dirges are played from the funeral home to the grave, and then away from the grave, the music gets up tempo. Happy. Celebrating. I've been to a few of these funerals including one for a close friend.
Lynn Magnuson I agree
Jere Ownby.... How nice that sense that is given to the funeral of a loved one, I had no idea of that until I saw the Tremé series.
I hope the younger generations honor & keep this beautiful tradition!
I don't want to be buried. I'd rather be eaten by lion.
Me too ✋
Oh trust me we will
Im from MISIPI but my biological mommy mamma from new'awluns.... She still follows till this day... I TOOK ME YRS TO UNDERSTAND U IVE LIKE THIS HOMEGOING.... I WONT ONE OV'DEEZ WHEN I GO....
Totally DIG THAT!
I wish more people would do this across our country. Have your moment of grief then celebrate their life and smile! What a wonderful display of respect and love.
Only in da 504!!!!!
The ending of a life shouldn't be a time of sadness. It should be a time of happiness in celebration for the wonderful life that was lived. I feel that worldwide this concept is pushed aside and the personal selfishness of sadness takes over forcing everyone to forget about the good things. This style of mourning also exists in Africa with flamboyant coffin dances that are unfortunately often mocked.... Celebrate life... Don't be sad when one's life has been fulfilled and ended
@@b789harThey are addressing both issues !
#this 💯
I've experience such a funeral in the Netherlands when I was working as an undertaker. It goes around the globe.
Never knew the lady, but RIP Ms. Brooks. You were obviously loved
Man, I love that town! I want a jazz funeral myself, but I'd hate to miss it! God Bless the dearly departed and God Bless New Orleans.
😀😄😁
Amen. I want one too.
Me,too !
My aunt passed away Saturday 04/06/24! A proud New Orleanian who was transplanted in Texas. Her funeral will be a celebration…. Her Crewe will be in the house. We are going to dance for her. Love you Mimi!
Our culture has wonderful and colorful traditions!
The way funerals should be; solemn, yet celebrating the human souls entrance to heaven.
+Max Frankow That's just your point of view. I don't think funerals have to be solemn. These are African traditions, and most Africans cultures are not dull.
+PatsBooks Where in Africa?
PatsBooks that's what I was wondering, if this is some kind of Catholic tradition or if it comes from some other culture (Native Americans or Africans)
NOLA is an old port city that brought it all to the shores. It's an amalgamation. Of French, African, Native, and islander-Caribbean too!
Did you see the second part?
people need to understand that this is meant to celebrate the life of the person - and also to a degree, celebrate them going to heaven.
How do you know the deceased believed in a heaven?
Jack Pea most people living in the south do
Also it’s the cultural origin of the funeral, so it doesn’t necessarily matter anymore whether or not they believed
As Wynton put it, we're sorry to see you go (intro), but we're sure glad you were here! (outro)
Of course a funeral should pay its respect to the passing of an individual but there is no way we should just walk away with tears. That's why Jazz funerals are above average. They give you the sorrow but leave you feeling well. Cry first and then cherish the memories with good music!
I think there's something very beautiful and more healing about this type of funeral. Like it's not just mourning passing it's truly celebrating a life and life itself. As someone who's been to more funerals than wedding's it's depressing and just can leave you feeling tired but something about this makes it more then just a funeral it's a celebration of life.
It’s the way the march begins very somber, and by the time you get to the grave, it’s completely joyous.
There's America...then there's New Orleans nothing like it Chicagoan and I love NoLa
Keep her near and dear bebes.
What a beautiful tradition. As a musician, it's really great to see the true meaning of 2nd line
As a tuba player, i wish to go out like this! I want the percussion to bring the beat of my soul and the brass to bring the melody of my life to my final resting place! God Bless second liners and may ms. juanita rest in peace.
I actually had a chance to fill in for a very late tuba player (I was a guest). I never had so many emotions flow.... I also sweated SO much... 1000% worth it.
No one ever dies in new Orleans right?
Yea didnt think so
People are always honored in such an amazing way
Something as sad as a loved one passing can be turned into beauty and remembrance with music and dance, if theres a way to leave this world, that there is how its done
Now THIS is a funeral ! 1st the music is somber & stately, then proper dance music !
This is the way I'd like to be sent out.
This was just beautiful. The people of New Orleans know how to send a soul off in style.
Im not from new orleans but this is how i want my homegoing to be dont cry for me celebrate my life smile have rap music have drinks have weed remember the good times
I ain't even from NOLA and I feel this in every fiber of my body. When it's my time, family, you better second line.
Maaaaaan death ain`t death in New Orleans. Love your culture.Much love from SERBIA
There is no city like Nawlins, full of music, traditions, good food, and happy people.
Wouldn't we all feel so much better about goin' if we knew we had this waintin' for us?
Damn straight ! I want to be sent off like this. I'll put it in my will.
@@danielappleton153 same heree
I’m gonna have a second line savings account specifically dedicated towards doing this shit, this shit is incredible I love it
My prayer is for Sister Juanita. I love the tradition - nowhere else is a funeral quite like this!!
I always git my goose bumps when I hear the brass band do their thing...
This makes me emotional. It's so beautiful
FANTASTIC CULTURE IN NEW ORLEANS!
FANTASTIC CULTURE IN NEW ORLEANS!
FANTASTIC CULTURE IN NEW ORLEANS!
As a proud native New Orleanian let me just say 🗣🗣🗣I LOVE THIS CLIP!
Lucky!
The first hymn is probably a jazzy rendition of " In the Sweet by and by," sometimes commonly known as "In the Sweet by and by, We shall meet at that beautiful Shore."
Ok
What is the second song?
Just a Little While To Stay Here
Very true, in the sweet bye and bye we shall meet in the beautiful shore
Whata way to go! Folks down in Nawlin's know how to do it. I read that the jazz funerals are dying out. It saddens me to think such a wonderful tradition lost.
NOOOOOO!!
Charlotte Raye no it ain't!
Charlotte Raye lo
Don't worry Charlotte, We still have them. I play them all the time
If this tradition dies, will there be a second line for it??
My mama passed away last weekend. She loved to dance. Thank you for posting this. She's dancing her way to the stars.
I'm sorry about the loss of your mama. I hope you're doing well now.
How on earth is there a thumbs down for this video? That's how you go out in style. ..
You know I got an answer about another video on reddit. Turns out there's people that are responding to quality of video in their minds. Which is ashame considering they could just enjoy the video and experience something worth watching.
If I died a million times and got sent to my grave like this only once, it'd be absolutely perfect... This is how I want to be sent off.
Me too, I want a New Orleans style funeral.
I love how they celebrate life down in NOLA. Always a longtime admirer from up North
New Orleans is so culturally rich! I can't wait to visit. What a way to honor your dead! Stunning and amazing.
This is how I would like to go out !!
Imagine coming from western Europe, visiting new Orleans and walking into a new Orleans funeral. Blessing for someone with love for the music. Remember as a kid listening to 'when the Saints come marching in' being told it was a funeral song. Love it. Honour to have stumbled on people bringing their loved one away. What would please our lost loved ones. Enjoying our lives, I think. What I say myself when I miss them. Reminesse the beautiful memories. Hear them speak back and give that support to feel like would please them. They will always be with us in spirit.
I love this the umbrellas ☂️☔️ trumpets and horns 🎺 are so beautiful
My 2 sons took me to New Orleans last year on a bucket trip .I belong there, I freaking love this !!
a very beautiful second line
Man I was born/raised in New Orleans I love the city the people the culture hell I just left from down there 2 weeks ago I was attending my fathers funeral service.he didn't have a second line at his just the traditional funeral.if you got money /can afford the jazz funeral it's a beautiful thing .to be a part of.i live in another state but I'll always love New Orleans.
She was so loved. They sent her home beautifully.🙏🏾
This is what RUclips was made for . 🇬🇧 The dancers are captivating. The passion and emotions. Feel so fortunate this has been shared. I’m on the other side of the world but sometimes watching this, it feels like another planet. I want to second line with them and drink toasts for days
Rest in Power, Juanita. I never knew you but I see you were/are so loved.
I think this is an amazing way to celebrate one's life. The music is beautiful.
I’m crying my eyes out😭 my most recent funerals were ppl that were very close to me🖤
kimberly martin I’m sorry for your losses.
I hope you can take comfort from this tradition, ... they are moving forward, heartbroken but chin up, dancing thru their tears, interacting with each-other ... Out of sheer respect and love for their deceased.
Wishing you comfort and courage 🙏
Love you NOLA! No place better. Miss you much!
Such a great funeral, such a great music, such a great musicians!
God, I love the South.
God bless America!
Agree 100%
Yes, sirie!
One of the finest traditions on Earth. I can think of no greater sign of respect for the departed than a full celebration of their life in this way.
Tapping my feet right now in Lyme Regis, Dorset, Great Britain....
what a great tradition...
Wow. Even in death you can’t escape that infectious New Orleans bounce. Beautiful!
Bless you Ms. Juanita. This is a great send off!
WHAT A GRAND SEND OFF!!
This tradition is so unique and different. This how I want my funeral to be. A celebration of my life. music, dancing, its so neat
I never had any clue of what this all was about. It's wonderful and tells such a beautiful story about the life and times of someone dear to many. I feel really privileged to see this and understand it now. Thank you for sharing.
My condolences and prayers are with everyone! You're loved and missed by many people! Rest in peace Ma'am!
I think this will be last on my bucket list
Robert Ault , Im confused.
And I loved this whole procession...!! I can't hear the music but I got a glimpse of the spirit of this wonderful expression of tradition...🕵♂🧑🎨
Only n new Orleans i love it. That is one of a kind and please keep it up. I wish Memphis had this type of homegoing
Love you NOLA! You precious gem.
Beautiful! So beautiful!
great emotion enhanced by the music - sincerity that's genuine - Love the New Orleans funerals
AWESOME second line!!
At a moment like this, all souls from the heaven look at the earth.... Regards from Brazil- 2020
One of my mother's best friend
Now this is how it is done!! How it should be done. Love it.
The whistle gave me chills
I'd sure love a send-off like this. As a confirmed atheist, the religious aspects are irrelevant but this is a celebration of life and one cannot help but be moved by the sheer exuberance of the occasion. Aged 80, I may request this music for my curtain bow. Thank you so much for this.
Ronald Strange Good luck😕
Thank you Marie. I am now 81 but still really enjoying life, playing golf etc so have probably got a little more time!!!
So you want were you there when they crucified my lord to be played at your funeral because that's what being played in the beginning.
Thank you. May God Bless you to see many more good years.
@@johnpalomo6671 Oh, shut up.
Love the song just a little while to stay here.
Rejoice!!!
this is awesome. life is worth to be celebrated even in the darkest moments. i love your culture guys. i wish my ppl have this kind of mindset. peace and love from north africa👍
Wow I really love the concept of celebrating life after a funeral. Just awesome can’t believe I never heard of this til now
What a beautiful and great culture
RIP indeed! What a wonderful tradition.
i love it , cant wait to revisit Louisiana , tons of good people , good food and music
@kookydave My Wonderful CITY OF NEW ORLEANS is So RICH with Culture, Most people do not understand the Love we have for one another , and the pride we maintain in keeping the self preservation of our Beautiful City and Culture , it's emanates from within our SOULS , I now reside in Atlanta , but I truly do know what it means to miss NEW Orleans, and miss it will all my HEART ( smile) My prayers and Blessings to Ms Brooks and her Family ,, BIG MIKE
Hell yeah this is how I'm going out,have already told all concerned , I'm going out in style 👌
love my city :-) happy no matter what
That was quite brilliant. So real.
It's a toss up: An Irish funeral or this for me.
They're just as crazy, sing songs and dance and so help me, I love it.
Now that's the way to go out.
This is true America. They got. They understand. My hat off. Head bow. God it is awesome
Beautiful culture. I love black american people
God, I loved the years I lived here! Makin’ groceries at Schweggman’s, dahlin’! Oyster po’boys from the K & B grille! The Roosevelt Hotel hallway at Christmas! Maison Blanche on Canal. Thibodeaux’s music club. Dooky Chase. We lived in the Fobourge Marigny, across Elysian Fields. Scattered friend”s ashes in the neutral ground. Yep, the Desire Projects, if you can handle it. NOLA will never die. Unique in the world!
sometimes I think this all anybody ever needs.
Im also Grand Marshall since 1985,first one in Argentina.
It’s “When I Die (You Better Second Line)” by Kermit Ruffins, from his album “Big Easy”, with the vocal of the late Juanita Brooks.
AMAZING..this is waht I call a funeral!!!! Love that music!!!
I was just showing her and telling my girl that people in New Orleans don’t do all that crying and passing out over the casket. This is life!!!!! Now she’s knows
Ahhhh how I love being African American. Despite what liars tell us on wiki or other sources. The culture here in the NO, outside of the broken french we speak has nothing to do with the french europeans. We created this culture from our african roots. Go to Senegal and try their djolof and okra stew. AA's all over the country have elaborate home goings, not just here in new orleans. This is just the AA way of life...
Yes!
White people stole this music; made it high brows and looked down on, and worse, exclude, trad jazz. It's a damn shame.
Is you black, honey ?
Don’t forget about your Geechee/Gullah cousins in Charleston, SC
@@carolcheny everything isn't about race, and whites didnt "steal" it, music is a beautiful gift that transcends race and should be shared
Love my city!
I am from Grenada west Indies....this just pure beauty...