LA Speaks: Tank Ball (2024)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2024-02-16
Duration: 00:06:14
Subjects: Ball, Tarriona "Tank," 1988- | African Americans
Contributors:
- St. Cyr, Kara Host
- Ball, Tank Interviewee
Description
This segment from the February 16, 2024, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Kara St. Cyr’s interview with Tank Ball of Tank and the Bangas at Dooky Chase’s Restaurant in New Orleans. She discusses: growing up in New Orleans; her inspiration; the influence of Black culture on Louisiana culture; her poetry; and what’s next for Tank and the Bangas. This segment is a part of the “Louisiana Speaks” series.