The
soundtrack for the film Take Me to the River: New Orleans will be
released on April 1.
Directed by
Martin Shore, Take Me to the River: New Orleans celebrates the unique
culture, history, and music of the Big Easy and its impact on the world. It
emphasizes the city's cultural influences from many parts of the world, the
rise of jazz in New Orleans, and the value of resiliency in the wake of
Hurricane Katrina.
This sequel
follows the award-winning film Take Me to the River, which tells the
story of Memphis's influence on the musical world, as well as the social
climate regarding racial discrimination and segregation.
"Memphis told the American music story. New Orleans is a story of how World music was created," Shore said.
The album
features new recordings from local artists such as PJ Morton, The Neville
Brothers, Dumpstaphunk, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah,
Donald Harrison, Ledisi, and the late Dr. John. It also features "Act Like You Know," a collaborative single that features Dee-1, Mannie Fresh,
Big Freedia, and Galactic.
The album
will be available on CD, deluxe vinyl sets, and a digital album through Petaluma Records.
For
more information about the album, visit americansongwriter.com.