New Orleans rap duo The 79rs Gang draw on the rich cultural and musical traditions of their hometown. Taking their 2020 release Expect The Unexpected as a starting point, Nick Bollinger traces some of those traditions, from the Black Indian masking to Creole zydeco.

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Also included are recordings by Irma Thomas, Clifton Chenier, James Booker and The Meters.

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Irma Thomas Photo: supplied

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