This new narrative series focuses on the history and impact of New Orleans music and the annual jazz festival, featuring interviews with 25+ leading musicians, writers (including yours truly!) and more. The 5-part series will explore everything about the music of the city and about the jazz festival that just celebrated its 50th anniversary.
You can listen to the trailer below. Some of the musicians interviewed include Ivan Neville, George Porter, Jr., Irma Thomas, Anders Osborne, Ben Jaffe, Papa Mali and dozens of others. There are also interviews with writers, academics, and music fans about what makes the music of the city so unique.
Here’s some info from the producers about the company: “Osiris Media is transforming how music fans connect with the music they love. We deepen the connection between artists and fans through the power and intimacy of audio storytelling, and bring people together for unique musical experiences. Our 35 podcasts, which reach over 250,000 downloads per month, include shows with high-profile artists, stories about music, and interview-based shows on various musical and cultural topics. We also host live music interviews and performances. Deepen your connection here.”
