The rest of the lineup is an eclectic mix of then and now featuring the new folksy heroes The Lumineers and Of Monsters and Men, indie favorites Grizzly Bear and Animal Collective and a soul superjam featuring Jim James with John Oates and the Preservation Jazz Hall Band.

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There are also a few first-time releases, like a dance track called Charmed Life, as well as "Too Many Cooks (Spoil the Soup), " a soul tune from a late-night session put together by John Lennon in 1973.

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It also brings out the local talent that makes this one of the most musically rich cities in America: Mardi Gras Indians, Theresa Andersson, Soul Rebels brass band and Dr John.

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