While the implementation of the U.S. interstate highway system may have been designed to segment historic Black neighborhoods as a means of bypassing urban development, the symbolism of I-10 as a means of survival in the wake of Hurricane Katrina for thousands of American citizens, flooded from their homes, became a call for help that could no longer be ignored.
Read MoreIf the goal of Say That To Say This was to elevate Trombone Shorty’s career to match that of the accomplished bassist, then his performance on “Shortyville” alone is a testament to the level of artistry behind Raphael Saadiq’s production.
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