Many of the New Orleans musicians who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina decided to make Austin, Texas their new home. In some ways, Austin and New Orleans are a natural fit: they’re both big music towns with a reputation for tolerance. But their signature styles of music might as well be from different coasts. Ginger Miles samples the new musical stew. With production assistance from Marisa Montoya.
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