New Orleans Americana

New Orleans Americana is a genre that embodies the city's rich musical heritage, blending folk, rock, and roots music with the distinctive rhythms and instrumentation of the Crescent City. Characterized by its eclectic instrumentation, including guitars, fiddles, and accordions, this genre often features soulful, raspy vocals and a strong emphasis on storytelling through lyrics. Emerging in the 2000s, New Orleans Americana drew inspiration from the city's jazz, zydeco, and swamp rock traditions, as well as Appalachian folk and Delta blues. This genre thrives on the city's cultural melting pot, reflecting its African, European, and Caribbean influences. Notable for its raw, emotive energy and genre-bending approach, New Orleans Americana stands out from other Americana styles through its incorporation of second-line rhythms, Cajun waltzes, and other local musical traditions, creating a unique sound that is both deeply rooted in the city's history and vibrantly contemporary.

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Out of All the Stars
Single - Released October 25, 2024

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Chris Acker
Deltaphonic
Duff Thompson
Esther Rose
Grayson Capps
Honey Island Swamp Band
Hurray For The Riff Raff
Leonie Evans
Leyla McCalla
Nick Shoulders
Pony Hunt
Sabine McCalla
Sam Doores
Steph Green
Sundown Songs
The Deslondes
The Lostines
Tuba Skinny
Yes Ma'am
Hurray For The Riff Raff
The Deslondes
Nick Shoulders
Sam Doores
Esther Rose
Tuba Skinny
Leyla McCalla
Duff Thompson
The Lostines
Yes Ma'am
Sabine McCalla
Deltaphonic
Chris Acker
Grayson Capps
Steph Green
Honey Island Swamp Band
Leonie Evans
Sundown Songs
Pony Hunt