The Dirty Dozen Reinterpret Marvin Gayes Whats Going On For Katrina Anniversary
New Orleans' own Dirty Dozen Brass Band and very special guests are paying tribute to Marvin Gayes Whats Going On, by releasing their reinterpretation of the classic CD on the records 35th anniversary. Adding even more weight to the project is the fact that the political and social issues of that era remain relevant today and are emphasized by the fact that the CD is being released on August 29, the anniversary of the Katrina disaster. The Dozen themselves were uprooted by the hurricane and the loss they shared with much of the Gulf Coast community is given voice here by the band and special guests G. Love, Ivan Neville, Bettye LaVette, Guru and Chuck D. The CD is being released by Shout Factory who are donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each copy of Whats Going On toTipitina's Foundation, benefiting the music community of New Orleans. ...more on press release >>