Jazz is not only an American art form but also an international phenomenon. The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, also called Jazz Fest, is a 10-day cultural feast __21__ thousands of musicians, cooks, and craftspeople welcome 500,000 visitors each year. The main events include unforgettable music on 12 stages, delicious Louisiana cuisine in two large food areas, and crafts artisans from the region and __22__ the world purchasing and selling their works. The evening concerts __23__ different locations during the 10-day Festival. The Festival __24__ the indigenous music and culture of New Orleans and Louisiana, so the music encompasses every style associated with the __25__ and the state: blues, R&B, gospel, Cajun, Afro-Caribbean, folk, Latin, rock, rap, country, bluegrass and everything in between. And of course there is lots of jazz, both contemporary and traditional.
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