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By Morgan LawrenceIn Feature Story, NewsPosted

Spoken (Word) into Existence: The 50th Anniversary of the Hyatt Regency

By Morgan Lawrence Songs and spoken word marry like chocolate and peanut butter. Tarriona “Tank” Ball is fluent in both art forms. The New Orleans native grew up in the Eighth Ward on Music Street, ironically. This spoken word artist and singer is the leader of the band, Tank and the...