VH1 'Makes It Funky' With a Tribute To The Musical Legacy Of New Orleans

NEW YORK (VH1) - "Make It Funky" is a film that documents the spirit, history, and vitality of New Orleans' people and it's musical culture. During this critical time of need after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, VH1 seeks to remind the world of the true heart of New Orleans with this unprecedented television broadcast.

Premiering Wednesday September 14 at 8:00 p.m., "Make It Funky" uncovers the rich legacy of New Orleans' musical history. From 'Yellow Moon' to 'Let the Good Times Roll', "Make It Funky" is a raucous tribute to the musical heritage of the Crescent City, chock full of blazing performances, fiery archival footage and red-hot conversations with the remarkable men and women who created it. Featuring a world-class line-up of artists including the Neville Brothers, Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas, Lloyd Price, Bonnie Raitt, and Keith Richards, who slip, slide, strut and slide their way through the spicy gumbo of sounds that took over the world, influencing the course of popular music for over a century.