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Reginald D Hunter's Songs of the South

Episode 3: Mississippi and Louisiana

Duration: 60 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

In the final part of his road trip, Reginald D Hunter follows in the footsteps of Huckleberry Finn with a trip down the Mississippi from Memphis to New Orleans through the Delta to learn about the birth of blues and how it manifests itself today.

In Louisiana, Reg takes a detour to a bayou to learn about Creole culture and zydeco before winding up in New Orleans to meet the city's musical triumvirate of Dr John, Allen Toussaint and Irma Thomas.

Also featuring Stax musicians Steve Cropper and Eddie Floyd. Show less

Contributors

Director:
Ben Whalley
Series Producer:
Ben Whalley
Executive Producer:
Mark Cooper
Participant:
Dr John undefined
Participant:
Allen Toussaint
Participant:
Irma Thomas
Participant:
Steve Cropper
Participant:
Eddie Floyd

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