Voices of New Orleans

“ In books and official reports, the tragedy of Katrina was blamed on politicians, poverty and poor engineering, as it should have been. But there was another conversation that should have happened — not about blame, but about understanding. What did regular people do before, during and after the storm? Why? And what could they have done better?” — Amanda Ripley in her book, The Unthinkable

Music Friday: Grayson Capps & New Orleans Waltz

by Colleen Mondor
April 12, 2007

Grayson Capps is an Alabama native who lived and performed in New Orleans for twenty years before Katrina hit. His song "New Orleans Waltz" is about letting go of the blame and focusing on rebuilding. He sounds some parts country, some parts roots rock and all parts Americana. His sound is one of many that was nurtured by life in New Orleans and proves just how diverse the city's music can be.

Behind the cut, Grayson Capps singing for a city he loves.


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After Katrina and its horrible aftermath, Chin Music Press felt compelled to shine its wobbly flashlight on New Orleans. This effort resulted in our second book, Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans? Along the way, we met a community of passionate, eloquent writers who care deeply about what happens to the Big Easy. This blog became a natural extension of the book. It's our way of adding voices to the unfolding story of New Orleans.


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