Treme: Music From The HBO Original Series, Season 1

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Treme: Music From The HBO Original Series, Season 1 is a 2011 soundtrack album capturing the musical spirit of HBO’s Treme, a series centered on the historic New Orleans neighborhood where jazz was born. The show explores how music shapes the city’s culture and identity during its rebuilding. This soundtrack features 19 tracks spanning the diverse sounds that define New Orleans, including rhythm and blues, soul, jazz, rock and roll, funk, folk and country performed by artists both heard on the album and seen in the series, such as John Boutté, the Rebirth Brass Band, Dr. John, Irma Thomas, Allen Toussaint, and Steve Earle.

Released on the Interscope label, this CD includes the Treme Song main title version, the Rebirth Brass Band’s Feel Like Funkin’ It Up live street mix, traditional standards like Skokiaan and Ooh Poo Pah Doo, and performances from series cast members including Steve Zahn. A used copy gives you access to the soundtrack that captures the tenor of the groundbreaking series and the essence of New Orleans music.