Series: American Made Music Series

Avenue Breakdown uncovers the rich yet often overlooked legacy of Black music in Shreveport, Louisiana—a city better known for country tunes and the Louisiana Hayride. This compelling history shines a spotlight on the city’s vibrant postwar scene, where blues, R&B, jazz, soul, funk, and gospel thrived in Black neighbourhoods despite the pressures of segregation and state-sanctioned violence. From the iconic...