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Big Chiefs Of Rival Mardi Gras Tribes Come Together As The 79rs Gang : Gwen tells us that Mardi Gras Indians look at Native American culture through an Afro-centric lens, and that local tribes On “Expect the Unexpected,” they add electronic sounds without losing the essence of Mardi Gras Indian music. “At the end of the day, this is a warrior culture,” Jermaine Bossier says. Bossier is Big Chief of 7th Ward Creole Hunters and one-half of 79rs Gang, along with Romeo Bougere, Big Chief of 9th Ward Hunters. Their gangs remain Each year during Mardi Gras, both of these Big Chiefs lead their own gang out on the streets of New Orleans. This is the duo’s second album on Louisiana focused and vinyl-centric label Sinking City Records. For more information on 79rs Gang and “Expect the Unexpected” visit 79rsgang.bandcamp.com. Listen via Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Spotify The Flag Boy of Big Chief Romeo Bougere's Mardi Gras Indian tribe, performs with The 79rs Gang. The Flag Boy always carries the banner of the tribe and accompanies the Big Chief. Photo by Ian Swaby Melding modern hip-hop sensibilities and traditional New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian music with super fresh results, The 79rs Gang originally formed in 2013 when Big Chief Romeo Bougere of the 9th Ward Hunters and Big Chief Jermaine Bossier of the 7th Ward Creole Hunters put their differences aside and came together to build a bridge with music The 79rs Gang was founded in 2013, when the leaders of two rival New Orleans-based Mardi Gras Indian gangs agreed to put aside their differences, sign a peace treaty, and make music together. As Big Chief Romeo Bougere of the 9th Ward Hunters and Big Chief Jermaine Bossier of the 7th Ward Creole Hunters joined forces inside the city’s Small Pretty Big Chief 79rs Gang originally formed in 2013 when Big Chief Romeo Bougere of the 9th Ward Hunters and Big Chief Jermaine Bossier of the 7th Ward Creole Hunters put their differences aside and came together to build a bridge with music, releasing a traditional Mardi Gras Indian music album (Fire On The Bayou) in 2014. The cover of the modern Mardi Gras Indian music project the 79rs Gang's 2020 album "Expect the Unexpected," released on vinyl by Sinking City Records. PROVIDED PHOTO Follow Keith Spera on Twitter The 79rs Gang is led by musicians Jermaine Bossier and Romeo Bougere, the Big Chiefs of two rival Mardi Gras Indian tribes (the 7th Ward Creole Hunters and the 9th Ward Hunters). These young talents interweave traditional Mardi Gras rhythms with vibrant contemporary hip hop stylings and sophisticated lyrics. Their fresh takes on timeless themes delight and energize audiences with funky With new hip-hop styles, the 79rs Gang brings Mardi Gras Indian music to ears unfamiliar with it alongside the culture it is intrinsically tied to. Throughout their performance, the founding duo Bossier and Bourgere interacted with the crowd from the stage with an exciting stage presence and passion that made even the meekest of audience Harkening back to the Mardi Gras Indian funk sound and instrumentation established by the Wild Magnolias, the 79rs Gang performs live as an eight-piece band. Joining Romeo, Jermaine, and Eric in Richmond are Theodore “Scoo” Gurley, masking and percussion; Raja Kassis on guitar; Taylor Guarisco on bass; Cesar Bacaro on percussion; and Theron The 79rs Gang was founded in 2013, when the leaders of two rival New Orleans-based Mardi Gras Indian gangs agreed to put aside their differences, sign a peace treaty, and make music together. As Big Chief Romeo Bougere of the 9th Ward Hunters and Big Chief Jermaine Bossier of the 7th Ward Creole Hunters joined forces inside the city’s Small Most of my fellow volunteers had never heard of Mardi Gras Indians until I excitedly recruited them, and the van, for the experience. I only knew of them because that part of New Orleans street culture has become a point of pride in the city in the 40 years since Tootie Montana, and Bo Dollis and The Wild Magnolias, first appeared at Jazz Fest and opened some elements of the secret societies With "two different chiefs" and "two different styles", 79rs Gang combines the talent of two Mardi Gras Indian tribe leaders, Big Chief Jermaine Bossier of 7th Ward Creole Hunters and Big Chief Romeo Bougere of 9th Ward Hunters, who join forces on songs old and new. 79rs Gang Expect The Unexpected SINKING CITY RECORDS 7/10 . In 1976, a group of Mardi Gras Indians called The Wild Tchoupitoulas made an album soaked in New Orleans’ multiracial heritage of African-American and Native American melody, rhythm, and call-and-response storytelling. The new full-length album Expect the Unexpected from the 79rs Gang features Mardi Gras Indian music in a way you've never heard before, with classic elements core to the music tradition expanded by vocals, electronic production, and hip-hop percussion beats. The union of 7th and 9th Ward Indian gangs makes Mardi Gras Indian music sound fresh again. This time last year, I reviewed The 79rs Gang at Jazz Fest: In recent years, Mardi Gras Indians have felt like a dead end at Jazz Fest as Indians recreated classic songs with a stronger con The 79rs Gang is led by musicians Jermaine Bossier and Romeo Bougere, the Big Chiefs of two rival Mardi Gras Indian tribes (the 7th Ward Creole Hunters and the 9th Ward Hunters). These young talents interweave traditional Mardi Gras rhythms with vibrant contemporary hip hop stylings and sophisticated lyrics. Their fresh takes on timeless themes delight and energize audiences with funky The second full album by Big Chiefs Romeo Bougere and Jermaine Bossier will be released May 29. The 79rs Gang is led by musicians Jermaine Bossier and Romeo Bougere, the Big Chiefs of two rival Mardi Gras Indian tribes (the 7th Ward Creole Hunters and the 9th Ward Hunters). These young talents interweave traditional Mardi Gras rhythms with vibrant contemporary hip hop stylings and sophisticated lyrics. Their fresh takes on timeless themes delight and energize audiences with funky hits
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