In the wake of the devastating Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans native Dr. John has recorded a seven-song EP in tribute to the area in which he was raised. Due Nov. 22 via Blue Note, “Sippiana Hericane” will double as a benefit for such charities as the New Orleans Musicians Clinic, the Jazz Foundation of America and the Voice of the Wetlands.
The recording is highlighted by the four-part “Wade: Hurricane Suite,” and also features “Clean Water,” penned by New Orleans songwriter Bobby Charles. In addition, Dr. John re-recorded his own “Sweet Home New Orleans” with new lyrics written by his wife, Cat Yellen.
“I’m saddened and angered by what has happened,” Dr. John says. “If anybody in the government would’ve done something about the disappearing wetlands for the past 50 years, then this probably wouldn’t have been as bad.”
Source billboard.com.
