Stories from the Mud | Wassermusik: Mississippi

The Mississippi River traverses the United States for 2,350 miles
from Lake Itasca in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico as a route of
migration, trade, exploitation, and cultural exchange. The
musicians Swamp Dogg, Donald Harrison, Leyla McCalla and Logan
Schutts explain how influences from West Africa and the Caribbean
find new forms in places like Congo Square in New Orleans and how
important rhythm and dance were and still are on the
sorrow-stricken banks of the river. Commentary: Sarj Lynch,
production and editing: Julia Vorkefeld, interviews and script:
Arno Raffeiner. Music: Donald Harrison – Hu-ta-Nay, Leyla McCalla –
Fort Dimanche, Kumasi – Runoff, Skip James – Hard Time Killin'
Floor Blues, Swamp Dogg – The World Beyond, Kumasi – Slough City,
Leyla McCalla – Artibonite, Donald Harrison – Dat's Jazz, Allen
Toussaint – Bright Mississippi.