“Honored to announce that our film, “Make It Funky!”, has been selected by Mexico’s public radio station Horizonte 107.9 FM for a special screening celebrating the music of New Orleans and the 25th Anniversary of the station. The film will be shown on Feb 18 at the beautiful National Cinema of Mexico in Mexico City. […]
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Rhythm Kitchen
Rhythm Kitchen explores the fusion of food and music through the senses of Chefs and Musicians; complemented with commentary from scholars, food critics and restaurateurs. The first episode features New Orleans’ Executive Chef-Christopher Lynch, Musician, Producer, and Music Educator- Delfeayo Marsalis, Culinary Historian, Author, and Filmmaker-Zella Palmer and Restaurateur Tony Tocco. See Rhythm Kitchen Trailer […]
Americana Highways praises Up From The Streets
Director Michael Murphy and film host Terence Blanchard really have hit the note with all they offer up on this unbeatable viewing pleasure…
Terence Blanchard: Spike Lee’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’ Score
Terence Blanchard Leads a Performance of Spike Lee’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’ Score…
UP FROM THE STREETS available on digital formats starting Dec 11, 2020
MERCURY STUDIOS and MICHAEL MURPHY PRODUCTIONS are proud to present the digital release of UP FROM THE STREETS: NEW ORLEANS: THE CITY OF MUSIC
JAZZIZ: The Heart and the Hips of a City
“I opted for breadth instead of depth,” Murphy told me of his new film. “You can’t tell the story of 300 years in 104 minutes unless you have a roadmap. If people are interested, they can investigate further.”
UP FROM THE STREETS for your GRAMMY® consideration
If you are a Recording Academy voting member, please vote for Michael Murphy’s critically acclaimed film in the Music Film category…
COVID CONVERSATIONS, Volume 4: Michael Murphy
My film represents is how in New Orleans you have this sense of community, this family structure, the supportive network. And right now, that is something that America really needs.
A life-affirming and exhilarating documentary
A beautiful and admirable film — a collection of moments of joy and solidarity.
New Orleans music film ‘Up From the Streets’ gets ‘virtual cinematic release’ amid coronavirus
Nearly 100 cinemas across the country will sell online tickets to watch “Up From the Streets” on-demand at home…
Wynton Marsalis – Drumming of Congo Square
That expression of freedom still echoes and echoes…
Ben Jaffe – Devil’s Music
Back then it was the devil’s music, those guys were punk rock…
Herlin Riley and Robert Plant on The Beat
Why the music & culture of New Orleans attracts musicians…
Mannie Fresh – New Orleans is family
If you do right by this city, this city will always take care of you…
UP FROM THE STREETS East Coast Premiere March 4th at the 21st DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
CELEBRATED CROSS-CULTURAL DOCUMENTARY ABOUT NEW ORLEANS MUSIC, “UP FROM THE STREETS,” TO HAVE ITS EAST COAST PREMIERE MARCH 4TH, OPENING NIGHT, AT THE 21st DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL.
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UP FROM THE STREETS has been nominated for the Best Documentary Award at the 2020 Pan African Film Festival. A juried award, “PAFF-LA presents awards of recognition to key industry players and rising stars who have soared in the film industry. Previous recipients include Forest Whitaker, Omari Hardwick, David Oyelowo, Alfre Woodard, Idris Elba, Taraji […]
UP FROM THE STREETS wins Award of Excellence for Documentary Feature from IndieFEST Film Awards
We are pleased and honored to announce that UP FROM THE STREETS received an Award of Excellence for Documentary Feature from the IndieFEST Film Awards. The IndieFEST Film Awards recognizes film, television, videography and new media professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound […]
Director Q&A: Michael Murphy of Up From The Streets
UP FROM THE STREETS follows the extensive history of New Orleans music, ranging from the days when slaves played drums in Congo Square to modern booty-shaking bounce. This film, hosted by Terence Blanchard, largely revolves around musician interviews, allowing culture bearers to speak about the culture themselves.
Up From The Streets Premieres At The New Orleans Film Festival
Up From The Streets Premieres At The New Orleans Film Festival.
Michael Murphy’s new film distills New Orleans’ deep, diverse musical culture into a packed 103-minutes. Featuring local stars and international names Keith Richards, Robert Plant and Sting
NEW ORLEANS FILM FESTIVAL
Up From The Streets has been selected for competition in the New Orleans Film Festival.
Up From The Streets® to have its World Premiere, October 19, 2019 at #NOFF2019. This documentary gives audiences a look into the rich history of New Orleans music, and the wide-reaching influence it has around the world. It’s a celebration of life through music.
This film also features music from Terrence Ballard, who will receive a Career Achievement Award at the closing night of the festival.
UP FROM THE STREETS
Sonny Schneidau has joined our producing team for UP FROM THE STREETS®. He started his career as one of the founders of Tipitinas, working at the iconic New Orleans’ club where artists and bands such as Dr. John, James Booker, Professor Longhair, Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Neville Brothers, EEK A Mouse, The Wild Tchoupitoulas and […]
Up From The Streets®
The family of New Orleans is one of music. With the city celebrating its 300th Anniversary in 2018, we decided it was the right time to shine a spotlight on why New Orleans and its music have played such an important role in American culture.
