‘Kanaval’ highlights Haitian rhythm in New Orleans
There’s more to New Orleans than Mardi Gras and mouth-watering Cajun cuisine. In a new three-part audio documentary, Grammy-winner, Leyla McCalla, explores the sounds of Haiti that add flavor, texture and rhythm in New Orleans. From the roar of brassy instruments echoing along the city streets to the bluesy jive imbued in bars and restaurants…. Nine times out of ten, the sounds you enjoy while visiting New Orleans are the result of a collection of cultural ties to Haiti. In her new audio documentary, Kanaval, musician Leyla McCalla dives into the history and relevance of Haitian rhythm in the music scene of New Orleans. The doc is appropriately paired with three volumes of playlists with musical goodness from Moonlight Benjamin, Dr. John, The Meters and many, many other Haitian musicians in New Orleans. To say the least, podcasts have picked up in popularity in the pandemic. Reaching out for a contactless connection to the outside world, podcasts offer entertai...