Jon Batiste Wishes Good Luck to Anyone Trying to Put Him in a Box | Bars and Nuggets | Amazon Music

All the love Jon Batiste’s received for his album World Music Radio and documentary American Symphony is a reflection of his authenticity, vulnerability and perseverance. He’s a musician’s musician. A guiding light for all creatives, destined to breakdown barriers. We caught up with him for an in-depth conversation about genre fluidity, family, mainstream attention, defying limitations, and New Orleans. As if the gems he dropped weren't enough, Batiste even blessed us with a surprise performance. Catch free game and inspiration from your favorite personalities on Bars and Nuggets as we dig deep into the iconic moments, humbling setbacks, and otherwise untold stories of their life journey—all you have to do is listen. Hosted by Bimma Williams for Play More Pods and Amazon Music. 00:00 - Growing Up In New Orleans 9:19 - The Genre of You 18:48 - Family + Faith 25:30 - Staying Grounded 32:48 - The Making of American Symphony 34:12 - It Never Went Away Performance 37:11 – Evolution of the “Weird Kid” 41:21 – New Orleans & Jamaica Connection 43:22 – The Sophistication of Jazz vs. Classical Music #JonBatiste #WorldMusicRadio #AmazonMusic SUBSCRIBE NOW: http://bit.ly/AZMusicYT About Amazon Music: Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that connects fans, artists, and creators through music, podcasts, and culture. Amazon Music brings fans closer to what they love, with curated and personalized playlists, artist livestreams, artist merch, and Amazon Exclusive podcasts. Prime members get access to all the music they love in shuffle mode, plus, the largest catalog of top ad-free podcasts, included with their membership. Customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for unlimited, on-demand access to 100 million songs, as well as millions of songs in HD, Ultra HD, and Spatial audio. Anyone can listen to Amazon Music by downloading the free Amazon Music app, or by going to wherever they listen to music, including Alexa-enabled devices. Connect with Amazon Music: Visit Amazon Music WEBSITE: https://amzn.to/amazonmusic Like Amazon Music on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/AmazonMusicFB Follow Amazon Music on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/AmazonMusicTW Follow Amazon Music on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/AmazonMusicIG Follow Amazon Music on TIKTOK: https://bit.ly/AmazonMusicTT