Music Inside Out

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Music Inside Out with Gwen Thompkins is a weekly, one-hour radio broadcast featuring the people of Louisiana who’ve devoted their lives to America’s music. What makes their music so varied and satisfying is the influence of other cultures — an ongoing dialogue with the rest of the United States and the world.

The interview series from Gwen Thompkins and the producers of Music Inside Out explores Louisiana music-makers. The series debut in 2012 featured Irma Thomas, Allen Toussaint, Marcia Ball, Sonny Landreth, David Simon, the Zion Harmonizers and Shannon Powell.


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44 Pieces

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Caption: Reggie Scanlan, Credit: Fantail Media/Flickr
Gwen meets up with bassist Reggie Scanlan, a founding member and 33-year veteran of the Radiators, and who still keeps the groove going on stages i...

  • Added: Feb 05, 2021
  • Length: 51:58
Caption: Professor Longhair, Credit: Michael P. Smith © The Historic New Orleans Collection
In the spirit of Mardi Gras, this show is devoted to “Fess” -- Henry Roeland Byrd, aka Professor Longhair - the pianist whose music fills the stree...

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  • Added: Feb 11, 2021
  • Length: 51:58
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Jason Berry
Journalist, author and documentary filmmaker Jason Berry joins Gwen with fascinating stories and characters populating New Orleans’ cultural and mu...

  • Added: Jun 04, 2021
  • Length: 52:00
Caption: James Brown on stage in 1964, Credit: Getty
As live music venues open up, Gwen talks to New Orleans performers about the look of music in their shows -- and their earliest concert memories.

  • Added: Jun 02, 2021
  • Length: 52:00