New Orleans stalwart Spencer Bohren sings an impassioned rendition of his heartfelt post-Katrina song, “The Long Black Line,” which for many survivors became part of the healing process after the hurricane. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Jazz trumpeter Marlon Jordan and his Quartet played and intense and inspired set in the Jazz Tent. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

A member of the Ladysmith Red Lions of South Africa gives an energetic performance while the large ensemble sings multipart harmonies and dances elaborately choreographed moves in support. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

A member of the Seminole Warriors Mardis Gras Indians chants out the traditional songs and beats of the tribe. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Southern roots rockers the Drive By Truckers. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

The Drive By Truckers are joined by Soul legend organist Booker T. Jones. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Mavis Staples performs as part of a spirited tribute to Mahalia Jackson in the Gospel Tent. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Pamela Landrum performs as part of a spirited tribute to Mahalia Jackson in the Gospel Tent. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Irma Thomas performs as part of a spirited tribute to Mahalia Jackson in the Gospel Tent. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Rocker Joe Cocker fronted a crack band and displayed the power and energy of his hit-making days. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

In the Blues Tent, Houma, Louisiana, native and local favorite Tab Benoit played his brand of fiery, swamp flavored blues. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Sharde Turner, granddaughter of founder Othar Turner, and the Rising Star Fife and Drum Band carry on this deeply rooted Mississippi musical tradition. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Lafayette native, bluesman Paul “Lil’ Buck” Sinegal pours out the real deal Louisiana blues. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Johnny Vidacovich drums with the jazz quartet Astral Project. Vidacovich played the original JazzFest in 1969 and every one since. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

The legendary Pete Seeger performed with his grandson, Toa Rodruguez Seeger, and celebrated his 90th birthday. The crowd spontaneously sang a heartfelt rendition of "Happy Birthday" to him. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Member of reggae group Third World. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Member of reggae group Third World. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Bluegrass hero Del McCoury. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Dixieland jazz legend Pete Fountain. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Bluesman John Mooney. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Blues-rock icon Johnny Winter played a powerful, high energy set of his hits and blues standards in the Blues Tent. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

The second day ended with Soul/Hip-Hop/R&B chanteuse Erykah Badu mesmerizing the crowd. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Guitar Slim Jr., son of the legendary Eddy “Guitar Slim” Jones, sang and played his intense blues. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Sonny Landreth played his fiery brand of Louisiana slide guitar magic. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Member of the Golden Eagle Mardi Gras tribe. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Henrique Prince of the Ebony Hillbillies, one of the last Black String Band performing today and definitely the only one based in Queens, New York. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Modern bluesman Robert Cray gives up his intense blues/soul sound. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Soul legend Etta James carried on a sassy set of her classics, including "Tell Mama" and the inimitable "At Last." Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

A high energy set by Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.