A love connection between Frankie Beverly and New Orleans [Video]

NEW ORLEANS — In a sea of white in the 6th Ward, New Orleansians celebrated the life of Frankie Beverly, the frontman of the iconic band MAZE, with a mixture of joy and pain.

The sheer number of people who attended the “Jazz Funeral” caught the attention of people across the social media stratosphere, with most marveling at the celebration and others questioning the famed New Orleans tradition—mostly, the cardboard cutout of Frankie Beverly inside a clear casket.

“You know what, being from the Tremé community we are known for having Jazz funerals,” says Hollis Burton, a member of the 6th Ward Steppers Social Aid & Pleasure Club. “So we showcased the city, the Tremé community, and the 6th ward around …