An interview with Ned Sublette author of "The Year Before the Flood: A Story of New Orleans." Host Nate Wilcox talks to Ned about the music of New Orleans in the 2nd half of the 20th Century including R&B, funk and hip-hop.

Listen to part one of our discussions with Ned about New Orleans and its musical history.

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