The inside story of New Orleans music from the raise of rhythm-and-blues through the resurrection after hurricane Katrina. This new edition includes significant material on the cultural awakening that has elevated New Orleans music to new heights since the 1980s; as well as, extensive discussion of the return of the music and musicians to the Crescent City following the exile caused by Hurricane Katrina. This new edition also incorporates an extensive new photographic layout that highlights the work of photographers Ralston Crawford, Michael P. Smith, and Syndey Byrd.