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New Music - Take Me to the River: New Orleans
A great new record that showcases the diverse music scene in New Orleans... & a chance to hear some of these tunes performed locally!
Thoroughly enjoying the soundtrack to Take Me to the River: New Orleans — an upcoming feature documentary film celebrating the undeniable musical history, heritage, legacy, culture, and influence of New Orleans and Louisiana. The Take Me to the River: New Orleans album features new recordings from the likes of The Neville Brothers, Anders Osborne, Snoop Dogg, Irma Thomas, Dumpstaphunk, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, William Bell, Ani DiFranco, Donald Harrison, Ledisi, and the late Dr. John.
This project follows in the footsteps of director Martin Shore’s 2014 award-winning film Take Me to the River which documented the musical influence found in Memphis, Tennessee. An where ‘Memphis’ told the American music story, ‘New Orleans’ is a story of how World music was created.
The soundtrack release is a true collaboration that celebrates the melting pot that is the musical DNA of NOLA. From traditional jazz to Second line, From Rhythm and Blues to Hip Hop and Rap, from Funk/Soul to Rock and Roll, the producers of this wholly unique and unprecedented project have paired legendary legacy musicians with the rising stars of the 21st Century to create a historic musical collaboration unlike any that has come before. The album features brand new recordings of the final performances from the Neville Brothers and one of the last studio sessions with Dr. John as well as all new collaborative performances from a range of great New Orleans artists. The music of New Orleans is a wholly unique worldwide collaboration, and Take Me To The River: New Orleans gives the viewer an insightful historical perspective of how global influences shaped, and continue to shape, a musical quilt that formed the music of this extraordinary city.
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Some of the esteemed ‘all-stars’ from this project will be appearing locally in just a few days when The Ardmore Music Hall presents the Take Me to the River show on Wednesday, May 11th. Those scheduled to appear from this project are Ivan & Ian Neville, Jon Cleary, Rob Mercurio, Terence Higgins, and The Sermon. It promises to be an amazing show & should not be missed!
Here's the trailer for the documentary to give you a taste of what to expect:
