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New Orleans Music Scene Courtesy Of Galactic

Monday, February 8, 2010

By Angela Carone

Ya-Ka-May is a noodle dish served in New Orleans and said to cure even a Mardi Gras-style hangover. It's also the name of the new album by the New Orleans funk band, Galactic. The album, which drops tomorrow, features brand new material and an all-star line-up of legendary New Orleans musicians. Check out this sampling of collaborators: Rebirth Brass Band, Irma Thomas, Big Chief Bo Dollis, Allen Toussaint, Trombone Shorty and John Boutté. Check back here for more on Galactic as their arrival in San Diego nears (the band plays The Belly Up Tavern on March 3rd), but in the meantime, here's a video about the band and the New Orleans music scene.

Video

New Album From Galactic Drops on February 9th!

Above: A look at how New Orleans and its music scene has inspired funk band Galactic and their new album, Ya-Ka-May.

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Seth | February 9, 2010 at 7:21 p.m. ― 2 years ago

Aw yeah, bring the funk Carone. (I'm totally there on the 3rd - Galactic rocks it!)

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Angela Carone, KPBS Staff | February 10, 2010 at 8:49 a.m. ― 2 years ago

@Seth They'll be on These Days the week of their show so stay tuned - that is, if you can handle all that funk ;)

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