Audience with the Queen

The Crescent City’s chameleonic funk-rock-pop veterans Galactic reunite with the Soul Queen of New Orleans Irma Thomas for a full album of new music on Audience With the Queen, an uplifting joint-effort that shines new light on the Grammy-winning singer’s timeless sound.

Now 84, Thomas has contributed era-defining hits to New Orleans’ R&B “Golden Age,” earned worldwide acclaim for her blues masterpiece After the Rain, and remains among the city’s most celebrated gospel singers.

With Galactic at her side across 8 high-energy, groove-laced originals and a dazzling revamp of Nancy Wilson’s “How Glad I Am,” Thomas sounds more vibrant than ever.

This unique full-length LP featuring two of New Orleans’ most beloved music acts is a must-have for fans of any genre.