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MICHAEL MURPHY PRODUCTIONS

Programs THAT Inspire, Explores, Inform, Fascinate, Entertain

Film

Irma Thomas Shares Her Life And Music In A New Documentary

November 15, 2021 By Thomas Murphy

WYES has partnered with The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and Michael Murphy Productions to produce Irma: My Life in Music …

Filed Under: Live Webcasts Tagged With: American Culture, Black History, Documentary, Film, Irma Thomas, Music, New Orleans

Irma: My Life In Music premieres Oct 4 on WYES

September 29, 2021 By Thomas Murphy

Michael Murphy Productions is happy to announce that our new feature length documentary film, Irma: My Life In Music will premiere on Oct 4 on WYES, New Orleans PBS station. The 90 minute documentary tells the inspirational story of Irma Thomas, one of New Orleans iconic artists. The film is a co-production of Michael Murphy […]

Filed Under: Concert, Documentary, Live Webcasts Tagged With: American Culture, Black History, Documentary, Film, Irma Thomas, Music, New Orleans

All About Jazz 2020 Retrospective

March 1, 2021 By Thomas Murphy

Michael Murphy’s film explores the evolution of the city’s music, from early innovations in jazz through R&B and funk…

Filed Under: Live Webcasts Tagged With: American Culture, Black History, Documentary, Film, Jazz, Music, New Orleans

Americana Highways praises Up From The Streets

January 12, 2021 By Thomas Murphy

Director Michael Murphy and film host Terence Blanchard really have hit the note with all they offer up on this unbeatable viewing pleasure…

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts, Music Tagged With: American Culture, Black History, Documentary, Film, Jazz, Music

London Jazz News review of UP FROM THE STREETS

January 9, 2021 By Thomas Murphy

Whatever kind of music we’re talking about, if you spend any time in NOLA, it’s clear that music is key to its identity…

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts Tagged With: American Culture, Black History, Documentary, Film, Jazz, Music

Terence Blanchard: Spike Lee’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’ Score

January 4, 2021 By Thomas Murphy

Terence Blanchard Leads a Performance of Spike Lee’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’ Score…

Filed Under: Documentary, Music Tagged With: American Culture, Black History, Documentary, Film, Jazz, Music, Spike Lee

UP FROM THE STREETS available on digital formats starting Dec 11, 2020

December 15, 2020 By Thomas Murphy

MERCURY STUDIOS and MICHAEL MURPHY PRODUCTIONS are proud to present the digital release of UP FROM THE STREETS: NEW ORLEANS: THE CITY OF MUSIC

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts, Music Tagged With: American Culture, Awards, Black History, Documentary, Film, Jazz, Music

JAZZIZ: The Heart and the Hips of a City

December 13, 2020 By Thomas Murphy

“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.”

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts, Music Tagged With: American Culture, Awards, Black History, Documentary, Film, Jazz, Music

UP FROM THE STREETS for your GRAMMY® consideration

October 6, 2020 By Thomas Murphy

If you are a Recording Academy voting member, please vote for Michael Murphy’s critically acclaimed film in the Music Film category…

Filed Under: Live Webcasts, Music Tagged With: American Culture, Awards, Black History, Documentary, Film, Grammys, Jazz, Music, Social Justice

Up From The Streets screening in Nordic countries via Folkets Hus och Parker

September 21, 2020 By Thomas Murphy

Beginning on September 25th, Up From The Streets-New Orleans: The City of Music will be available to be seen in the Nordic countries via Folkets Hus och Parker…

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts Tagged With: American Culture, Black History, Documentary, Film, Folkets Hus och Parker, Jazz, Social Justice

COVID CONVERSATIONS, Volume 4: Michael Murphy

June 11, 2020 By Thomas 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.

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts, Music Tagged With: American Culture, Covid-19, Documentary, Film, Jazz, Social Justice

A life-affirming and exhilarating documentary

June 9, 2020 By Thomas Murphy

A beautiful and admirable film — a collection of moments of joy and solidarity.

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts, Music Tagged With: American Culture, Documentary, Film, Jazz, Social Justice

New Orleans music film ‘Up From the Streets’ gets ‘virtual cinematic release’ amid coronavirus

June 3, 2020 By Thomas Murphy

Nearly 100 cinemas across the country will sell online tickets to watch “Up From the Streets” on-demand at home…

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts, Music Tagged With: American Culture, Documentary, Film, Jazz, Social Justice

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