Chili Gumbo

Studio 360

Many of the New Orleans musicians who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina decided to make Austin, Texas their new home. In some ways, Austin and New Orleans are a natural fit: they’re both big music towns with a reputation for tolerance. But their signature styles of music might as well be from different coasts. Ginger Miles samples the new musical stew. With production assistance from Marisa Montoya.

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