Still Singing the Blues

A radio documentary about New Orleans and South Louisiana Blues

Rue Boogaloo

Rue Boogaloo Radio by marty christian

A musical interlude today. The first hour our our series features the extraordinary 77-year-old blues diva Carol Fran of Lafayette. Often accompanying Carol these days are Marty Christian and Andy Cornett, who also have their own band, Rue Boogaloo. They call their music “that Southwest Louisiana sound—full of soulful dance grooves that are drenched in blues.” Here’s a sample.