Jon Batiste Went From Silent Child to ‘Social Music’ Pioneer
Jon Batiste says he barely spoke as a child, but today the Grammy-winning musician is building what he calls “social music.” In a CBS News interview, Batiste explains how his early shyness shaped his path toward music as a form of connection and conversation. He describes music as a way to communicate when words didn’t come easily. The story traces his journey from quiet kid to bandleader and performer who now emphasizes community and collective expression in his work.