Beginning with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, the music of second line parades shifted away from the traditional gospel hymns and toward the party sounds of New Orleans r&b and modern funk that were more popular in the city streets.

second line sunday, DmAlex LeongJanuary 16, 2026trombone shorty

"Everybody In The World" - Trombone Shorty

Modern brass bands like New Breed, Da Truth, Big 6, and Young Fellaz have thrived by utilizing social media to share New Orleans traditions with everybody in the world.

lifted, DmAlex LeongMay 26, 2022trombone shorty

"It Ain't No Use" - Trombone Shorty

parking lot symphony, DmAlex LeongMay 10, 2017trombone shorty

"Buckjump" - Trombone Shorty

for true, DmAlex LeongSeptember 19, 2011trombone shorty