The Cajun Mardi Gras Song, known in Cajun French as "La Danse de Mardi Gras" or "La [Vieille] Chanson de Mardi Gras," is a mainstay in Cajun Mardi Gras celebrations, and an important piece in the repertoire of any traditional Cajun music band. The Mardi Gras Song is most commonly heard within the context of a traditional Cajun Mardi Gras run Album: Play Traditional Cajun Music Vol. I et II 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. Colin and the Crawfish from the UK with Yves Langlois (Fr) on fiddle perform the Mardi Gras Song at Saulieu Nuits Cajuns Cajun and Zydeco Festival, France 20 "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 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 soir de Mardi gras, il faut danser sur les fumiers pour avoir des navets.” (On Mardi Gras night, you must dance on the manure to get turnips..) “Mardi gras sous la pluie, l’hiver s’enfuit.” (Mardi Gras is in the rain; winter is running away.) “Quand Mardi gras est là alors enlevez vos balances et faites vos crêpes.” Whether you’re dancing in the streets of the French Quarter or throwing your own Mardi Gras party at home, one thing’s for sure—you need the perfect Mardi Gras playlist to keep the party going. During Mardi Gras celebrations, you'll hear a whole mish-mash of party music and other genres. La chanson de Mardi Gras de Basile Mardi Gras Song (Cajun French) Capitaine: Capitaine, capitaine, voyage ton flag et hale ton camp. Chorus: Tout le tour autour du moyeu. Capitaine: La route est grande, la nuit est longue, et les belles sont pas invitées.* C'est les Mardi Gras, ça vient une fois par an demander la charité. Une fois par an, Bring the festive spirit home with decorations in the traditional purple, green, and gold colors of Mardi Gras. Add strings of beads, feathers, and confetti for a true carnival atmosphere. Play music, sing and dance; Create a carnaval playlist with lively French songs and classics from New Orleans jazz to get in the spirit. Yesterday, I wrote about the tradition of The Mardi Gras Run in Southern Louisiana, USA. Each town has it’s own version of The Mardi Gras Song or La Chanson de Mardi Gras. The town of Mamou, Louisiana, has a very different version of La Chanson de Mardi Gras. It’s believed to have its origins in a French song from about 400 years ago. Occasionally, especially around Mardi Gras, the radio stations will even play an earlier version recorded by Nathan Abshire and Dewey Balfa (the most famous of the Brothers)—a field recording from 1961 released as “The Mardi Gras Song” on J. D. Miller’s Kajun label, for which the musicians iconically imitated the sounds of hoof clops In French Kids Songs & Rhymes we've gathered over 50 of France's best-loved traditional children's songs, presented in their original French language and with translations into English. You'll find well-known songs like Frère Jacques (Brother John) , Alouette, gentille alouette (Lark, Sweet Lark) and Au clair de la lune (Under the Moon The Mamou Mardi Gras tradition continues on Fat Tuesday.MORE: WAFB on Instagram: WAFB on Facebook HER Mama Lisa's World presents thousands of traditional kids songs from over a hundred countries and cultures! We also feature a major collection of Mother Goose Rhymes, global recipes, holiday traditions and lively conversations about childhood around the world. This isn’t the first time I’ve blogged about Mardi Gras. Back in 2015, I shared My Favorite #Authres (and More!) for Mardi Gras & Carnaval. In 2021, I shared Mardi Gras 2021 in French Class, during the crazy covid year, and then followed it up with Reflections on Our Virtual Mardi Gras Celebration. This year I am sharing an updated curation Mardi Gras music has its origins in 17th Century Europe, particularly the French tradition celebrating "Fat Tuesday." As you explore its roots, you'll find a blend of African, Caribbean, and European influences that shaped its unique sound. The Mardi Gras mambo, mambo, mambo Party Gras mambo, mambo, mambo Mardi Gras mambo, ooh Down in New Orleans Jock-A-Mo—Sugar Boy Crawford and the Cane Cutters Recorded by James “Sugar Boy” Crawford in 1954, Jock-A-Mo was a pop hit. In French Kids Songs & Rhymes we've gathered over 50 of France's best-loved traditional children's songs, presented in their original French language and with translations into English. You'll find well-known songs like Frère Jacques (Brother John) , Alouette, gentille alouette (Lark, Sweet Lark) and Au clair de la lune (Under the Moon 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
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