Ani DiFranco hosts Take Me To the River: New Orleans, a four-part podcast that celebrates the music of the Crescent City featured in the documentary film, Take Me To the River New Orleans. Director Martin Shore assembles an all-star cast of NOLA music icons from various generations and genres for once-in-a-lifetime recording sessions.

Episode 2 looks at different ways music education programs introduce the city's traditions to the next generations of talented students.  Saxophonist and teacher, Donald Harrison, performs "When the Saints Come Marching In" with the Tipitina's interns.  Derek Tabb describes his Roots of Music brass band program, who then jam with The Lost Bayou Ramblers and Ani DiFranco on the Cajun track, "Blue Moon Special."  Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr of the Wild Magnolias also adds what they do to bring young people into the Mardi Gras Indians culture.  All music clips from the double album soundtrack, available now from Petaluma Records.

Take Me To the River New Orleans opens next in this list of cities below.  Click each one for tickets, or browse the full list online at takemetotheriver.org.

5.17: Brooklyn, Alamo Drafthouse (1 night only)

5.18: Atlanta, Landmark Midtown Art (1 night only)

5.18: Chicago, Landmark Century Centre (1 night only)

5.18: Philadelphia, Landmark Ritz 5 (1 night only)

5.18: St. Louis, Landmark Plaza Frontenac (1 night only)

5.18: Boston, Landmark Kendall Square (1 night only)

5.18: Washington DC, Landmark E Street (1 night only)

5.18: Portland, Oregon, Cinema 21 (1 night only)

5.18: Denver, Landmark Chez Artiste (1 night only)

5.18: San Diego, Landmark Hillcrest Cinemas (1 night only)

5.18: Scottsdale/Phoenix, Landmark Scottsdale Theatre (1 night only)

Enjoy this montage of film clips from Take Me To the River New Orleans, the new documentary from Director Martin Shore that brings together New Orleans musicians from all generations and genres to tell the story of the city's rich musical history.  New cities opening the film on 5/18 include Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Denver, Washington DC, Portland, Seattle, San Diego and Phoenix.

Click here for more about tickets to screenings near you and the double album soundtrack, available now from Petaluma Records

Ani DiFranco hosts Take Me To the River: New Orleans, a four-part podcast that celebrates the music of the Crescent City featured in the documentary film, Take Me To the River New Orleans. Director Martin Shore assembles an all-star cast of NOLA music icons from various generations and genres for once-in-a-lifetime recording sessions.  

The first episode features the film's "torch passing" moments between soul singers, Irma Thomas and Leidisi ("I Wish Someone Would Care"), and piano masters Dr John and Davell Crawford ("Jock-a-Moe").  All music clips are provided with permission from Petaluma Records from the soundtrack album on sale 4/29.

Take Me To the River: New Orleans opens Friday 4/29 at select theaters in NYC and LA. Click links for times and tickets

4.29: New York/Manhattan, Alamo Drafthouse Lower Manhattan

4.29: Los Angeles, Alamo Drafthouse Downtown LA

4.29: Los Angeles/Santa Monica, Laemmle Monica