New Orleans Jazzfest: In Wake Of The Flood

Randy Newman’s “Louisiana 1927” Becomes Un-official Anthem For New Orleans Jazzfest
4/27/08

In the wake of Katrina, many musicians now sing Randy Newman’s song “Louisiana 1927”, since it personifies natural catastrophes altering lives of every day people. Various musicians will sing hard-biting social commentary songs like Newman’s for the Jazzfest in New Orleans next week. This New York Times article provides insight on timeless songs written in the wake of disaster. Mystery And Manners will update information on Jazzfest all week...

James Calemine

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