Rediscovering New Orleans' rich musical history before jazz

It's a little-known part of New Orleans' musical history. Before jazz came to dominate the landscape, it was known as a city of opera. Now, a project called Opera Creole is working to restore the city's classical music heritage and give the long lost works of composers of color their American debuts. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson reports.

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