This week on the WWNO Music hour we recognize Mental Health Month by talking to musicians Byron Asher and Paris Achenbach about the unique challenges faced by working musicians in New Orleans. We also explore the role of music in maintaining mental health with songs highlighting themes of loneliness and connection.
Playlist:
Segment 1
Open Bed: “Trenchtown Rock” U-Roy (1:31)
Solid Gold (Trojan Records)
“Trenchtown Rock” Bob Marley (2:52)
African Herbsman (OVC Media)
“Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” PJ Morton with BJ the Chicago Kid and the Hamiltones (2:43)
Gumbo (Morton Records/ EMPIRE)
“Cry to Me” Professor Longhair (3:54)
Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge (Rhino Records)
INTERVIEW: Paris Achenbach (7:27)
“Isn’t It a Pity” George Harrison (2:42)
All Things Must Pass (GH Estate/ BMG)
Segment 2
Open Bed: “Hard Times” David “Fathead” Newman (2:55)
Ray Charles Presents David Newman - Fathead (Atlantic/Warner)
INTERVIEW: Byron Asher (17:43)
"Embers" Brian Blade and the Fellowship Band (2:16)
Landmarks (Mid City/ Blue Note)
“My Old Heart” Anders Orsborne (6:26)
Coming Down (MC Records)
“Heart of Steel” Galactic with Cyril Neville (5:10)
The Other Side of Midnight: Live in New Orleans (Anti)
End Bed: “Healing Chant” Neville Brothers (1:23)
Yellow Moon (UMG Recordings)
