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James visits Southwood High School

James Burton stopped by Southwood high school to meet with the new class of guitar students. Burton was invited by Kathryne Rettelle- the Supervisor of Music for Caddo Parish Schools. Students took part in listening as Burton taught them a few chords and others even got the opportunity to play with the musical icon.

W-A-Y Academy recipients

The W-A-Y Academy in Detroit received guitars from the James Burton Foundation. They were so proud, they asked us to post this photo online.

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Foundation Integral To Revitalization Initiative

Shreveport is active with new development and historic renovation projects in downtown’s historic and cultural districts. Civic leaders in this effort are: Arlena Acree (Mayor’s Staff), Pam Atchison (SRAC), Cedric Glover (Mayor), and Liz Swaine (DDA). Mayor Cedric Glover has made the arts central to the revitalization of Shreveport. And, a James Burton Foundation representative …
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