Television & Streaming

Treme (HBO) – Honoring New Orleans

Post-Katrina New Orleans was more than a backdrop for Treme — it was a character. Executive producers David Simon and Eric Overmyer, along with music supervisor Blake Leyh, sought music that honored the city's resilience and culture.

9/1/2025

Project Details

Client
HBO
Category
Television & Streaming
Treme (HBO) – Honoring New Orleans

Challenge

Post-Katrina New Orleans was more than a backdrop for Treme — it was a character. Executive producers David Simon and Eric Overmyer, along with music supervisor Blake Leyh, sought music that honored the city's resilience and culture.

Solution

We provided Hip Hop by St. John and G-$tack, and Jazz from Eric Von Essen, reinforcing the show's rich musical narrative.

Results

The music reinforced the show's rich musical narrative and deep connection to community, honoring the city's resilience and culture.

Treme (HBO) – Honoring New Orleans

Post-Katrina New Orleans was more than a backdrop for Treme — it was a character. Executive producers David Simon and Eric Overmyer, along with music supervisor Blake Leyh, sought music that honored the city's resilience and culture. Black Toast Music contributed Hip Hop by St. John and G-$tack, and Jazz from Eric Von Essen, reinforcing the show's rich musical narrative and deep connection to community.

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