Episode 2000
Ahead of Mardi Gras, Julie Benko Performs Live from 'Euphonic Gumbo'
February 13, 202628m 45s
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Show Notes
New Orleans is deep in Mardi Gras celebration ahead of Fat Tuesday on February 17. Broadway performer Julie Benko, whose stage work has been seen in 'Funny Girl' and 'Ragtime' shares music from her forthcoming album, Euphonic Gumbo, which celebrates the musical traditions of New Orleans. Benko and her band, including her husband, pianist and arranger Jason Yeager, perform live at WNYC ahead of the album's release on February 20, and their Mardi Gras Spectacular concert at Birdland on February 16.
Photo by Kevin Alvey
Topics
artsconcertsmusiclive_musicentertainmentnew_orleansholidaysmardi_graslocal_wnycalbum_releasecommunitygna_localstorytellingculturewnyc_app_localjazz