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Restoring The Soundtrack Of New Orleans

Friday, August 25 2006

RESTORING THE SOUNDTRACK OF NEW ORLEANS

Volunteer musicians have exchanged their instruments for hammers and are working together to gut homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Starting first with fellow musicians, the Arabi Wrecking Krewe has helped those who play in local clubs and jazz greats like Fats Domino. With 178,000 flood-ravaged houses, they have their work cut out for them.

Don Vappie
Don Vappie playing banjo

 
Armand “Sheik” Richardson
with carmera

 
Armand “Sheik” Richardson
with trumpet


Dick talks with Arabi Wrecking Krewe founder, and fifth generation New Orleans trumpeter, Armand “Sheik” Richardson and one of his current clients, jazz banjo great, Don Vappie. The two men share stories and music. What they call “restoring the soundtrack of New Orleans”.

See the Arabi Wrecking Krewe at work [photo gallery]
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