What’s Going On

Album by The Dirty Dozen Brass Band

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band’s What’s Going On is a full‑album tribute to Marvin Gaye’s 1971 release, recast in New Orleans brass band form with jazz, funk and second‑line elements. Created in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, it centres on themes of social justice, war and community recovery.
First released: 29th August 2006

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    What’s Going On
    4:29
  2. 2.
    What’s Happening Brother
    2:52
  3. 3.
    Flyin’ High (In the Friendly Sky)
    5:07
  4. 4.
    Save the Children
    5:14
  5. 5.
    God Is Love
    4:30
  6. 6.
    Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
    3:23
  7. 7.
    Right On
    4:28
  8. 8.
    Wholy Holy
    3:36
  9. 9.
    Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
    6:08

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