Economy Hall - EP 170

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

Mark Bologna

Society & Culture, Music, History, Places & Travel, Neworleans, Jazzfest, Nola, Dining, Mardigras, Bourbonstreet, Food

4.8 • 891 Ratings

🗓️ 17 November 2022

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

Today’s episode is about Economy Hall, an organization founded in the 1800s to create and preserve a society for free men of color. It became so much more than that, including a hotbed of a new form of American music known as jazz.

To help us dive into the topic, I’m joined by the author of the book named Economy Hall, Fatima Shaik. Once you've listened to our discussion, order a copy of Economy Hall online or stop by the Historic New Orleans Collection during your next visit.

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0:00.0	Hmm. Street, an insider's guide to New Orleans. Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast
0:15.0	where we explore the food, music, culture, places, and people that make New
0:19.2	Orleans unique. Whether you are planning a trip, living in New Orleans, or simply wanting a taste of the Crescent City from wherever you are,
0:26.0	you've come to the right place.
0:29.0	And now, your host, Mark Bologna.
0:36.0	Hey y'all, this is Mark.
0:37.0	Welcome to episode 170.
0:39.0	Today's episode is about a benevolent society formed in the early 1800s called Economy Hall.
0:45.0	We'll discuss its purpose, the members, and the lasting impact it had on New Orleans and
0:49.3	jazz music, plus much more.
0:51.6	The last show was a Q&A episode where I answered questions on a variety of
0:55.4	topics from listeners like you. If you missed it, go back and give it a listen. Those are
0:59.2	always fun and I think you'll enjoy it. Before we jump in, let me talk about the people that make this show possible.
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