Notre Dame's excellent Laetare Medal selection

I am delighted by the news that the University of Notre Dame will award this year's Laetare Medal to Aaron Neville.  (I admit, I have nominated Neville several times, including this year.)  Although I'm not a huge fan of some of his biggest pop hits, the Neville Brothers are, in my view, one of the country's all around best bands.  Take a few minutes to read this nice piece about Neville's faith.   Then go listen to his Ave Maria.  And then -- why not? -- kick out the jams with "Fiyo on the Bayou" (here).