24 August 2015 5 New Orleans artists helped focus, amplify Katrina, flood, loss: Katrina and the arts |NOLA.com |0 Comment|Press The duty of some artists is to erect lightning rods, works of art that focus and amplify reality in the aftermath of natural or man-made tragedy. By Doug MacCash Read more | Share Post The Gulf Coast’s resilient spirit is the star of Robin Roberts’ Katrina-anniversary ABC special |NOLA.com Fall jazz preview: Monterey Jazz, Wayne Shorter, Hiromi among season’s highlights |Mercury News About Post Author TB