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Music Box Village: Tiny houses of unconventional sound

The hidden 9th Ward village pays homage to New Orleans in unique ways.

Published on Tuesday, Feb 4th, 2020

The Music Box Village, located in New Orleans’ 9th Ward, pays homage to the unique history and sounds of the city by creating a space filled with miniature musical houses that double as instruments.

MORE: Music Box Village’s newest addition shows voices of the Deaf community

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