Brass Bands of New Orleans

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