New Orleans: Soul of a City Season 1, Episode 3: The Music

Rebirth of the Superdome

Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina tore through the Gulf Coast, flooding much of New Orleans and driving tens of thousands to seek shelter in the storm-battered Superdome. Once a scene of desperation, the stadium became a cornerstone of the city's recovery - its revival culminating in the New Orleans Saints' 2010 Super Bowl win, a moment that told the world the city was back.

43 min

The Food

Creole cuisine tells the story of New Orleans' cultural melting pot. Today, chefs revisit its historical roots, challenging colonial myths and spotlighting the overlooked influence of enslaved people on gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice, and more.

43 min

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