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New Orleans’ musicians keep busy post-Katrina

New Orleans’ musicians keep busy post-Katrina

More than five years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans’ music scene remains vibrant and lively, despite the fact that some musicians forced from their homes haven’t returned and the doors to many places where they used to entertain remain closed.

Still, soul singer Irma Thomas said most changes are so subtle they’ve [...]

Irma Thomas – Simply Grand

It’s been nearly 50 years since the Soul Queen of New Orleans’ first recording session, and during that time Irma Thomas has earned the nickname many times over. Her voice, even at 67, is a rare blend of smooth simplicity and heart-cracking emotion. The concept behind “Simply Grand” was to pair Thomas [...]