Salsa music.

  • The White eagles : the Willie Colon Orchestra / produced by WGBH and WPFW.

    Recordings from a music festival held in the Congo Square area of New Orleans, featuring music by Black performers which reflect the spiritual and cultural origins. This program first looks at The White Eagles, a famed Mardi Gras Indian group performing four traditional songs: Downtown, Mardi Gras Morning, Liza Jane, and Indian Red. Secondly, the…

  • Exuma : Sugar Minot / produced by WGBH and WPFW.

    Recordings from a music festival held in the Congo square area of New orleans, featuring music by Black performers which reflect the spiritual and cultural origins. This program first looks at Exuma, who calls himself “The Obeah Man,” a phrase associated with West African and Caribbean relgions, and is tied to magic. He performs: Bam…

  • Willie T. : Hugh Masakela / produced by WGBH and WPFW.

    Recordings from a music festival held in the Congo Square area of New Orleans, featuring music by Black performers which reflect the spiritual and cultural origins. This program first looks at local New Orleans R & B legend Willie T., who exemplifies the best of the New Orleans jazz scene. He plays: All Tied Up,…