Soul. Categorically, the trio won the Academy Award for Best Original Score, a moment Batiste described as surreal. It was also a monumental occurrence.
Batiste became the second Black composer to win the original score award. Remaining on stage with gracious verbalism, Batiste first acknowledged the nominees.
He then thanked the academy and voiced his gratitude towards God. Lastly, he mentioned that “this moment is a culmination of a series of miracles.” Forthright and significant, his remarks resonated long after the concluding applause that evening.
Born into a family of musicians, Batiste is an instinctive artist. His lineage runs deep, rooted in jazz, funk, soul, and the blues “I think it’s important to hold on to your tradition, your
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