While today's music blog post is about a TV show, it is a very musical TV show. HBO's
Treme is from creators David Simon and Eric Overmyer, the same team that brought you HBO's highly successful drama
The Wire. Treme refers to a historically African American neighborhood in New Orleans and the show centers around musicians returning to the city following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Having lived in New Orleans and been an active musician and music lover before, during (I evacuated and ended up on what my friend referred to as "evacucation" for several months), and after Hurricane Katrina, I can personally attest to the show's accurate depiction of New Orleans music and culture as well as the devastating effect the storm had on both. Read on to learn more about the wonderful array of characters that make up the show, as well as the show's authentic and impressive commitment to the city's amazing music and culture. Additionally, if this is a subject which interests you please consider attending the program,
The Birthplace of Jazz and Much More: New Orleans Music and Culture in the Treme Neighborhood and Beyond, held at the Joel D Valdez Main Library on Saturday, October 27 at 2 pm.
