In this broadcast, the first part of a three-part series on the influential and infectious music that came out of New Orleans, one of America's most fertile musical cities. In this installment, a look at New Orleans R&B from 1940 to 1953, highlighting records by Professor Longhair, Fats Domino, Dave Bartholomew, Lloyd Price and Shirley & Lee, just to name a few. The show presents the soul that came before rock 'n’ roll: 1950s rhythm and blues. Hosted by Matt the Cat.