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History of the Cajun Mardi Gras Song . As is the case with most traditional folk songs, not many specifics are known about the history of "La Danse de Mardi Gras."It is generally posited, though, that the melody is much older than the lyrics, as its modal sound and melodic form are indicative of old Breton (French Celtic) melodies, which could've easily been brought along by the Acadians Album: Play Traditional Cajun Music Vol. I et II La Chanson de Mardi Gras by Nathan Abshire and Dewey Balfa Recorded on the Ric label, Al Johnson’s “Carnival Time” hit the streets of New Orleans for Mardi Gras of 1960. While it didn’t catch on at first, today it’s a standard. That’s Mac Rebennack (Dr. John) on the piano. The Balfa Brothers. Many say they single handedly made cajun music a viable genre of music and popularized it in the 1960's. Dewey (violin), Will (violin) an Here they are, in no special order, the Top Ten Mardi Gras Songs of Louisiana! 10) "My Feet Can't Fail Me Now" The Dirty Dozen Brass Band 9) Carnival Time Al Johnson The Courir de Mardi Gras dress up in brightly colored costumes and ride horseback, around the Town to ask the farmers for a donation to make Gumbo when they return to the center of town. The wives traditionally make the Gumbo. The Captain of the Mardi Gras tells them to hold back and wait til he gives the signal to stampede onto the farm. During Mardi Gras celebrations, you'll hear a whole mish-mash of party music and other genres. For this Mardi Gras playlist, we've focused mainly on brass bands, rhythm and blues, jazz, and zydeco in order to capture the traditional sounds of the Bourbon Street festivities. "This song is sung once a year during the traditional « Courir » (running) of Mardi Gras. In rural Cadien (Cajun) Louisiana, horsemen would organize on Mardi Gras day. Under the directions of the Capitaine, they would visit the surrounding farmsteads in search of ingredients for a communal gumbo. The Meters, "Hey Pocky A-Way" The strongest of several Mardi Gras classics by these masters of funk during their mid-'70s period. With a microscopically accurate second-line beat, boogie-woogie piano New Orleans style, semi-nonsensical lyrics, and loads of thick funk on top, this sums up the bohemian essence of the celebration. 70 Songs For Your Mardi Gras Playlist. Traditional Mardi Gras Classics. Mardi Gras Mambo by The Hawketts The ultimate Mardi Gras anthem. Go to the Mardi Gras by Professor Longhair A quintessential New Orleans piano-driven classic. Second Line (Part 1) by Stop, Inc. Perfect for parades and dancing. Big Chief by Professor Longhair The Mardi Gras come together once a year To ask for charity; They are going to go from door to door. All around the hub. My uncles’ rendition of “La Danse de Mardi Gras,” which they played on acoustic guitars rather than the traditional fiddle or accordion, was an amalgamation of many popular versions recorded throughout the song’s history. Mardi Gras traditions differ regionally: You’ll find jazz-tinged New Orleans-style parades in the bayou and Cajun-coated chicken runs down south. Celebrations vary, sure, but good music never does: It’s as integral to Louisiana’s culture as the holiday is. Mardi Gras Music. No single sound defines Mardi Gras. The music of Mardi Gras is as varying and colorful as the courir costumes themselves, representing the very best of Mardi Gras "Mardi Gras is a great example of community solidarity expression The Mardi Gras song, known in the local Cajun French as "La Danse de Mardi Gras" and "La Vieille Chanson de Mardi Gras ", [30] is a traditional tune sung by the participants, although the exact lyrics vary greatly from town to town. The Tee Mamou version of "La Chanson de Mardi Gras" is believed to have its origins in a French song from about 400 years ago. "Rural Mardi Gras: Iota Louisiana Though the households to be visited along the route are pre-arranged, the capitaine asks permission from the head of the house for the Mardi Gras to enter. “Le Chanson de Mardi Gras” is a droning, solemn-sounding piece of music with both Cajun and Creole versions that is the unofficial anthem of the rural Mardi Gras. Many local courirs, trail rides, or gatherings in respective communities have a version of this song that shares the same themes and messages. Mardi Gras songs pulse with the energy and spirit of celebration, making them essential to the vibrant festivities in New Orleans.Classic tracks like "Go to the Mardi Gras" by Professor Longhair and "Carnival Time" by Al Johnson set the tone for the season. Le Festival de Mardi Gras is a carnival with rides, food and live music. Parades roll through festival grounds Krewe of Allons 'Kick-off' Parade starts at Pontiac Point to Cajun Field at 6:30 pm IRED 320 Assignment
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