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MICHAEL MURPHY PRODUCTIONS

Programs THAT Inspire, Explores, Inform, Fascinate, Entertain

Documentary

MAKE IT FUNKY at National Cinema of Mexico

February 17, 2025 By Thomas Murphy

Make It Funky

“Honored to announce that our film, “Make It Funky!”, has been selected by Mexico’s public radio station Horizonte 107.9 FM for a special screening celebrating the music of New Orleans and the 25th Anniversary of the station. The film will be shown on Feb 18 at the beautiful National Cinema of Mexico in Mexico City. […]

Filed Under: Documentary, Music Tagged With: Black History, culture, feature film, Jazz & Heritage

Rhythm Kitchen

January 8, 2025 By Thomas Murphy

Rhythm Kitchen

Rhythm Kitchen explores the fusion of food and music through the senses of Chefs and Musicians; complemented with commentary from scholars, food critics and restaurateurs. The first episode features New Orleans’ Executive Chef-Christopher Lynch, Musician, Producer, and Music Educator- Delfeayo Marsalis, Culinary Historian, Author, and Filmmaker-Zella Palmer and Restaurateur Tony Tocco. See Rhythm Kitchen Trailer […]

Filed Under: Documentary, Food, Music Tagged With: American Culture, New Orleans

Irma: My Life In Music premieres Oct 4 on WYES

September 29, 2021 By Thomas Murphy

Michael Murphy Productions is happy to announce that our new feature length documentary film, Irma: My Life In Music will premiere on Oct 4 on WYES, New Orleans PBS station. The 90 minute documentary tells the inspirational story of Irma Thomas, one of New Orleans iconic artists. The film is a co-production of Michael Murphy […]

Filed Under: Concert, Documentary, Live Webcasts Tagged With: American Culture, Black History, Documentary, Film, Irma Thomas, Music, New Orleans

Americana Highways praises Up From The Streets

January 12, 2021 By Thomas Murphy

Director Michael Murphy and film host Terence Blanchard really have hit the note with all they offer up on this unbeatable viewing pleasure…

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts, Music Tagged With: American Culture, Black History, Documentary, Film, Jazz, Music

London Jazz News review of UP FROM THE STREETS

January 9, 2021 By Thomas Murphy

Whatever kind of music we’re talking about, if you spend any time in NOLA, it’s clear that music is key to its identity…

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts Tagged With: American Culture, Black History, Documentary, Film, Jazz, Music

Terence Blanchard: Spike Lee’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’ Score

January 4, 2021 By Thomas Murphy

Terence Blanchard Leads a Performance of Spike Lee’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’ Score…

Filed Under: Documentary, Music Tagged With: American Culture, Black History, Documentary, Film, Jazz, Music, Spike Lee

UP FROM THE STREETS available on digital formats starting Dec 11, 2020

December 15, 2020 By Thomas Murphy

MERCURY STUDIOS and MICHAEL MURPHY PRODUCTIONS are proud to present the digital release of UP FROM THE STREETS: NEW ORLEANS: THE CITY OF MUSIC

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts, Music Tagged With: American Culture, Awards, Black History, Documentary, Film, Jazz, Music

JAZZIZ: The Heart and the Hips of a City

December 13, 2020 By Thomas Murphy

“I opted for breadth instead of depth,” Murphy told me of his new film. “You can’t tell the story of 300 years in 104 minutes unless you have a roadmap. If people are interested, they can investigate further.”

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts, Music Tagged With: American Culture, Awards, Black History, Documentary, Film, Jazz, Music

Up From The Streets screening in Nordic countries via Folkets Hus och Parker

September 21, 2020 By Thomas Murphy

Beginning on September 25th, Up From The Streets-New Orleans: The City of Music will be available to be seen in the Nordic countries via Folkets Hus och Parker…

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts Tagged With: American Culture, Black History, Documentary, Film, Folkets Hus och Parker, Jazz, Social Justice

COVID CONVERSATIONS, Volume 4: Michael Murphy

June 11, 2020 By Thomas Murphy

My film represents is how in New Orleans you have this sense of community, this family structure, the supportive network. And right now, that is something that America really needs.

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts, Music Tagged With: American Culture, Covid-19, Documentary, Film, Jazz, Social Justice

A life-affirming and exhilarating documentary

June 9, 2020 By Thomas Murphy

A beautiful and admirable film — a collection of moments of joy and solidarity.

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts, Music Tagged With: American Culture, Documentary, Film, Jazz, Social Justice

New Orleans music film ‘Up From the Streets’ gets ‘virtual cinematic release’ amid coronavirus

June 3, 2020 By Thomas Murphy

Nearly 100 cinemas across the country will sell online tickets to watch “Up From the Streets” on-demand at home…

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts, Music Tagged With: American Culture, Documentary, Film, Jazz, Social Justice

Take A Virtual Trip to New Orleans

May 26, 2020 By Thomas Murphy

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation invites you to a virtual screening of Michael Murphy’s Up from the Streets: The City of Music –

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts Tagged With: Black History, culture, feature film, Jazz & Heritage

Wynton Marsalis – Drumming of Congo Square

May 8, 2020 By Thomas Murphy

That expression of freedom still echoes and echoes…

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts, Music Tagged With: Black History, culture, feature film, Jazz & Heritage

Ben Jaffe – Devil’s Music

May 8, 2020 By Thomas Murphy

Back then it was the devil’s music, those guys were punk rock…

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts, Music Tagged With: Black History, culture, feature film, Jazz & Heritage, Preservation Hall, Rhythm & Blues

Herlin Riley and Robert Plant on The Beat

May 8, 2020 By Thomas Murphy

Why the music & culture of New Orleans attracts musicians…

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts, Music Tagged With: Black History, culture, feature film, Jazz & Heritage, Rhythm & Blues

Mannie Fresh – New Orleans is family

May 8, 2020 By Thomas Murphy

If you do right by this city, this city will always take care of you…

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts, Music Tagged With: Black History, Bounce, culture, feature film, Jazz & Heritage

Arthel Neville – Second Line is Second Nature

May 8, 2020 By Thomas Murphy

The City of Music is now available through virtual cinemas. Check out this clip from the movie….

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts Tagged With: Black History, culture, feature film, Jazz & Heritage

Terence Blanchard – Legacy of New Orleans

May 7, 2020 By Thomas Murphy

The beautiful thing about being from New Orleans is that you feel like you’re part of a tradition…

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts Tagged With: Black History, culture, feature film, Jazz & Heritage

UP FROM THE STREETS is Gold Winner at Houston International Film Festival

April 11, 2020 By Thomas Murphy

Michael Murphy Productions is honored to announce that UP FROM THE STREETS has been named a juried competition Gold Winner in the Feature Documentary Film Category at The WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival.

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts Tagged With: Black History, feature film, Jazz & Heritage, New Orleans

Smooth Jazz Magazine review of UP FROM THE STREETS at PAFF 2020

March 20, 2020 By Thomas Murphy

I did fall in love with this film, the passion of the filmmakers, New Orleans and of course the sweet music…

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts Tagged With: Black History, Jazz & Heritage, New Orleans

UP FROM THE STREETS East Coast Premiere March 4th at the 21st DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL

February 20, 2020 By Thomas Murphy

CELEBRATED CROSS-CULTURAL DOCUMENTARY ABOUT NEW ORLEANS MUSIC, “UP FROM THE STREETS,” TO HAVE ITS EAST COAST PREMIERE MARCH 4TH, OPENING NIGHT, AT THE 21st DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL.

Filed Under: Documentary, Live Webcasts, Music Tagged With: Black History, Jazz & Heritage, New Orleans

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