The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey (2009)

04/18/2009 (GB) • 1h 19m

Documentary, Music

8 members, 25 egos, 6 livers

Overview

Head to southern Louisiana with filmmaker Matthew Wilkinson to soak up one of the country's best-kept musical secrets: Lil' Band o' Gold, a group of seasoned musicians who churn out an eclectic blend of country, R & B and zydeco known as swamp pop. This lively documentary follows blues-rock legend C.C. Adcock as he scours the marshes and prairies of Acadiana to assemble a supergroup of diverse personalities, backgrounds and musical styles.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

rock 'n' roll

louisiana

swamp

rhythm and blues (r&b)

pop music

music history

zydeco

music documentary

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