New Orleans rap duo The 79rs Gang draw on the rich cultural and musical traditions of their hometown. Taking their 2020 release Expect The Unexpected as a starting point, Nick Bollinger traces some of those traditions, from the Black Indian masking to Creole zydeco.
79rs Gang Photo: supplied
Also included are recordings by Irma Thomas, Clifton Chenier, James Booker and The Meters.
79rs Gang - Expect The Unexpected Photo: Bandcamp
Irma Thomas Photo: supplied
The Meters Photo: supplied
Clifton Chenier Photo: supplied
