And now for something wonderfully, quintessentially New Orleans — the Habitat for Humanity Musicians’ Village. Founded in the Upper Ninth Ward after the Hurricane Katrina-induced flood destroyed that area and much of the city’s affordable housing, the Musicians’ Village provides homes for those whom the city needed to come back the most after the storm — the guys and girls creating the sounds that define this city. Just like with other Habitat for Humanity homes, the musicians moving into these houses put in sweat equity alongside volunteers to build their new abodes. The city’s collective ear sure is happy they were able to return, and is grateful to all those involved with the Musicians’ Village. It’s a magical place.
