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Tank and The Bangas | Southern Sounds

10m 46s

A visit to slam-poet-turned-songwriter Tank Ball's New Orleans music studio and band hangout in "Bangaville" brings talk of poetry and writing, a backyard performance, and a hot tip on where to find the best crab cakes in New Orleans.

Aired: 07/04/23
Tank and The Bangas | Southern Sounds
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