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Nola

2015Gdocumentary

Fermin Muguruza records an album in New Orleans while exploring the city's cultural landscape and the impact of Hurricane Katrina ten years later.

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Fermin Muguruza

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Fermin Muguruza records an album in New Orleans while exploring the city's cultural landscape and the impact of Hurricane Katrina ten years later.

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Fermin Muguruza travels to New Orleans to record an album titled Irun Meets New Orleans, which features adaptations of eight of his songs alongside two classic tracks from the city. The documentary Nola? explores the cultural landscape of New Orleans ten years after Hurricane Katrina, highlighting the resilience of its music scene. Collaborating with local artists such as the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, bounce rapper Katey Red, and renowned musicians like Dr. John and Trombone Shorty, Muguruza captures the spirit of a city in recovery.

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