How did New Orleans create such a distinct musical identity? The radio documentary “Kanaval: Haitian Rhythms and the Music of New Orleans” chronicles the history of Haiti and explores that nation’s influence on the music, culture, and identity of the Crescent City: New Orleans. Leyla McCalla, a Haitian-American musician and songwriter of Carolina Chocolate Drops, is your host, on the next World Cafe.
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(Photo: Leyla McCalla - Sarrah Danzinger/Courtesy of the artist)