Summary From unique musical heritage to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina - a reflection on New Orleans, the city, its soundtrack, its influence and its resilience. Irma Thomas, arguably the star of Jools Holland's Hootenanny on New Year's Eve, is among those presenter Alan Yentob meets as he ponders the legends (Dr John, Louis Armstrong, etc) who have hailed from New Orleans and the rich variety of musical forms pioneered and perfected there. Holland inevitably pops up, too, together with Paul McCartney and Elvis Costello, to offer perspectives from this side of the Atlantic.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Alan Yentob Tracey Emin Chuck Close Richard Rogers
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Jan 16, 2006
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : Official Site
Language : English
Summary From unique musical heritage to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina - a reflection on New Orleans, the city, its soundtrack, its influence and its resilience. Irma Thomas, arguably the star of Jools Holland's Hootenanny on New Year's Eve, is among those presenter Alan Yentob meets as he ponders the legends (Dr John, Louis Armstrong, etc) who have hailed from New Orleans and the rich variety of musical forms pioneered and perfected there. Holland inevitably pops up, too, together with Paul McCartney and Elvis Costello, to offer perspectives from this side of the Atlantic.
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Jan 16, 2006
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : Official Site
Language : English
