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The Beat Of Survival In Post-Katrina New Orleans - Videos from The Weather Channel

The Beat Of Survival In Post-Katrina New Orleans

September 2, 2025

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the heartbeat of New Orleans was scattered across the country. Brass bands found themselves in Austin, bounce artists in Atlanta, jazz players in Seattle, each carrying the rhythms of home into unfamiliar places. Slowly, the music returned. Clubs reopened, second lines marched again and a new sound was born. Through rich sound design and stories from the people who turned grief into melody, this film explores how New Orleans’ music scene transformed after the storm.