Cha Wa - Rise Up (2025) [Hi-Res]

"My People" is the Grammy-nominated studio album by the New Orleans-based band Cha Wa. The record is a vibrant and energetic fusion of traditional Mardi Gras Indian music with contemporary genres like funk, soul, and R&B. The album is dedicated to the culture, history, and resilience of New Orleans' African American community. The lyrics address themes of racial injustice, social struggle, and pride in one's heritage, calling for unity and the celebration of life despite hardships.



Tracklist:
1-1 Cha Wa - Here We Come [3:43]
1-2 Cha Wa - Music Is My Medicine [3:47]
1-3 Cha Wa;Irma Thomas - Why You Wanna Do Me Like That [2:40]
1-4 Cha Wa - Elijah Rock [4:08]
1-5 Cha Wa - Freedom of the City [3:33]
1-6 Cha Wa - Heavy Is the Head [3:49]
1-7 Cha Wa - Fallen Soldiers [3:56]
1-8 Cha Wa - Hear the Sound [3:49]
1-9 Cha Wa;John Boutté - Revival [3:39]
1-10 Cha Wa - Rise Up [3:28]
1-11 Cha Wa - Won't Bow Down [1:44]