Let slaves dance: The secret of New Orleans jazz
About this episode
The episode explores the historical roots of jazz music, tracing its evolution from Congo Square to its global impact.
When you put on a jazz record, what do you hear? Beyond the trumpet and the sax of course... Well etched into that vinyl and living in that music is a long story that dates back 300 years to a dusty public square where slaves would sing and dance. The history of jazz is a long and winding evolution that goes from Congo Square to New Orleans to a Chicago recording studio and beyond. Dr Matt Sakakeeny is Department Chair and Associate Professor of Music, Ethnomusicology from Tulane University. He sits down with Marc Fennell (Stuff The British Stole) to chart this fascinating history of a music genre that’s gone on to become a cultural force felt around the world. Binge all the episodes of No One Saw It Coming now on ABC listen (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. Get in touch: Got a story for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at noonesawitcoming@abc.net.au
People in this episode
Host: Marc Fennell
Guest: Dr Matt Sakakeeny
Topics covered
- jazz history
- New Orleans
- Congo Square
- music evolution
- ethnomusicology
Keywords
- jazz
- New Orleans
- Congo Square
- music history
- ethnomusicology
- Dr Matt Sakakeeny
- Marc Fennell
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Tulane University, ABC Australia
Places: New Orleans, Congo Square, Chicago
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