Will Roper takes a listen to the evolution of the Brass Band sound of New Orleans.
In an interview with expert Matt Sakakeeny, we hear how the tradition has changed from its early roots from slavery, through to its importance mingling with the sounds of jazz and later R&B, funk and hip-hop.
We hear songs and stories of the key bands, and how the music highlights topics such as race relations in the US, police brutality, community spirit, gender roles and musics role in post-Katrina New Orleans.
Matt Sakakeeny is a Professor at Tulane University, researcher and author of 'Roll With It: Brass Bands in the Streets of New Orleans'
http://mattsakakeeny.com/
Originally broadcast as part of BYOB's Brass Band Takeover on Resonance Extra with SOAS Radio on 18th Feb.2016
Playlist
Stooges Brass Band -Where Ya From?
Bunk Johnson & Bunk's Brass Band - Bye & Bye
Jelly Roll Morton - Funeral Marches
The Young Tuxedo Brass Band - Free As A Bird/Near My God To Thee
Leroy Jones - Just A Little While To Stay Here
Dirty Dozen Brass Band - My Feet Can't Fail Me Now
Eureka Brass Band - Lady Be Good
Dirty Dozen Brass Band - Cissy Strut
Rebirth Brass Band - Feel Like Funkin' It Up
Deff Generation - Running With The Second Line
Soul Rebels Brass Band - Let Your Mind Be Free
Rebirth Brass Band ft Soulja Slim - You Don't Wanna Go To War
Hot 8 Brass Band - RastaFunk
Hot 8 - Ray Nagin (You Bang We Bang Bang)
The Stooges Brass Band - Why They Have To Kill Him?
Free Agents Brass Band - We Made It Through That Water
TBC Brass Band - Encore
New Breed Brass Band ft. 5h Ward Weebie - Whatcha Werkin It Fa
The Pinettes - Get A Life
Rebirth Brass Band - Here To Stay
