“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. […]
Jazz & Heritage
Take A Virtual Trip to New Orleans
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation invites you to a virtual screening of Michael Murphy’s Up from the Streets: The City of Music –
Michael Murphy, Terence Blanchard and Ben Jaffe Q&A – Tue, May 26
Watch a live Q&A on Tuesday, May 26, 8pm Central: Terence Blanchard, Michael Murphy and Preservation Hall Creative Director Ben Jaffe –
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…
Arthel Neville – Second Line is Second Nature
The City of Music is now available through virtual cinemas. Check out this clip from the movie….
Terence Blanchard – Legacy of New Orleans
The beautiful thing about being from New Orleans is that you feel like you’re part of a tradition…
UP FROM THE STREETS is Gold Winner at Houston International Film Festival
Michael Murphy Productions is honored to announce that UP FROM THE STREETS has been named a juried competition Gold Winner in the Feature Documentary Film Category at The WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival.
Smooth Jazz Magazine review of UP FROM THE STREETS at PAFF 2020
I did fall in love with this film, the passion of the filmmakers, New Orleans and of course the sweet music…
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.
Good Morning!
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
CAMBRIDGE FILM FESTIVAL 2019
Up From The Streets® will have its European Premiere at the Cambridge Film Festival at the Cambridge Arts Picture house, on October 21 with a repeat on October 22.
Downbeat Review NOLA Jazz Fest Boxed Set
Imagine the daunting task of mining five decades of music gold and choosing which live recordings to enshrine on the 5 discs in the Smithsonian Folkways box set that commemorates the festival’s 50th anniversary. Jazz Fest: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Against all odds, the five producers of this crash course in this immersive Jazz Fest experience manage to pull it off.
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 […]
Fats Domino
Fats Domino passed away today. We had the honor & privilege of working with him on many occasions and we, as well of all of the New Orleans community, truly loved and respected him. The partnership of Dave Bartholomew, Fats Domino, & Cosimo Matassa turned out hit after hit and helped shape rock & roll. […]
