And talking of Katrina, Nonesuch Records is to release an album of newly recorded songs, featuring New Orleans artists, with the proceeds going to Habitat For Humanity to benefit victims of the hurricane. 'Our New Orleans' will consist of contributions from a genre spanning range of acts such as Dr John, Randy Newman, Buckwheat Zydeco and Dirty Dozen Brass Band.
Work has begun on the album and it is to be released on 21 Nov. All production costs have been donated by Nonesuch's parent company Warner Music, with other key creatives working on the LP donating their time and services to the project.