The Danse Macabre: Celebration and Survival in New Orleans Book Event

**Renowned Photographer Cheryl Gerber to Host Book Signing at The Bop Shop in Rochester, NY** Rochester, NY - April 3, 2024 - Celebrated documentary photographer Cheryl Gerber is bringing the vibrant spirit of New Orleans to Rochester with a special book signing event at The Bop Shop. The event will showcase Gerber's latest work, "The Danse Macabre: Celebration and Survival in New Orleans.’’ In this street-level tableau of New Orleans culture, photographer Cheryl Gerber portrays the city’s rebellious and humorous spirit, which celebrates life in the face of disaster, divisiveness, and death. Colorful shots of Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, second lines, and other iconic arrays of New Orleans culture are juxtaposed with images of the homelessness, crime, and racism that are equally central to life in the Crescent City, as in most American cities these days. Within these pages we find gay revelers clashing with religious protesters, Catholic traditions merging with Voodoo, Black Lives Matter protesters clashing with White Supremacists, and New Orleanians from all walks of life expressing themselves through satire and parody, and music and dance. In short, we witness the city not only as a backdrop to cataclysmic confrontations, but also as a force that rouses them. **Why Rochester Should Care About New Orleans** While geographically distant, New Orleans and Rochester share a profound connection through the universal language of music. As the birthplace of jazz and home to legendary musicians Louis Armstrong and Fats Domino, New Orleans has left an indelible mark on the musical landscape of America. "The Danse Macabre" not only celebrates the musical heritage of New Orleans but also pays homage to the iconic figures who have shaped its sound. While young musicians like Trombone Shorty and Jon Batiste have brought New Orleans music to the world stage, an entire generation of legendary musicians has passed. Photos of musicians Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Pete Fountain, Fats Domino, and Dave Bartholamew, to name a few, are juxtaposed with their jazz funerals, the iconic way that New Orleanians celebrate death. From the soul-stirring rhythms of Jazz Fest to the musical street culture that seems to bubble up from the ground, Gerber's photographs capture the essence of New Orleans' musical soul. Join Cheryl Gerber at Bop Shop Records as she shares insights into the making of "The Danse Macabre" and celebrates the cultural vibrancy of New Orleans as it fights for social justice and climate survival. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of one of America's most unique cities.

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