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Today you will learn about a musician nicknamed "Trombone Shorty." 1. You will listen to Angela Bassett read the story, "Trombone Shorty," written by Trombone Shorty himself! 2. Watch this video of Trombone Shorty playing with Wynton Marsalis (another famous musician), when he is only 13 years old! 3: Watch this clip of a news documentary about Trombone Shorty. 4. After watching all 3 videos, go to "Add Response," to answer questions about today's activities. Have fun and we hope you are inspired by Trombone Shorty to share your perspective about how culture influences an artist!