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Let the good times roll because Mardi Gras is just around the corner! If you're on the hunt for an energetic Mardi Gras playlist for your Fat Tuesday party — look no further. It’s that magical time of year when beads fly, brass bands blare, and the spirit of New Orleans takes over. The Hawketts, a popular high school R&B band, recorded only one single but it was a good one – “Mardi Gras Mambo.” Released on the Chess label in 1954, it was an immediate hit. In 1976, it was recorded by the Meters, led by Art Neville who had been a member of The Hawketts. Mardi Gras is more than just a festival—it’s a cultural explosion of music, dance, and celebration. A good playlist is the heartbeat of your celebration, and we’ve compiled 70 songs to capture the spirit of Mardi Gras. From classic brass band bangers to soulful jazz and modern hits, these tunes will keep your party lively and your spirits 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. 8) Big Chief Professor Longhair. The Essence of Mardi Gras Music. Historical Roots: From Brass Bands to Today’s Hits; Mardi Gras music traces its origins to the lively streets of New Orleans, a melting pot of cultural influences. Brass bands, a cornerstone of Mardi Gras music, set the stage for a tradition of celebration that spans genres from jazz to R&B, zydeco, and beyond A selection of music to get you in the mood for Mardi Gras and Carnival from the artists of New Orleans' premiere record label, Basin Street Records! Featuring Jon Cleary, Rebirth Brass Band, Dr. Michael White, Henry Butler, Los Hombres Calientes, Kermit Ruffins, Jason Marsalis, Irvin Mayfield and more. 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. New Orleans songs to get in the spirit of Carnival season! 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. Mardi Gras performance clubs, known as “krewes,” host over 100 parades throughout the city. The streets are full of elaborate floats, dancers in costumes, brass brands and the coveted throws. There are many traditions associated with Mardi Gras, but one of the most popular is to listen to music. There are many songs that can be considered good Mardi Gras songs, but some of the most popular include “Iko Iko” by The Dixie Cups, “Mardi Gras in New Orleans” by Professor Longhair, and “Jock-A-Mo” by James “Sugarboy New Orleans, Mardi Gras: Dixieland Jazz Music:Welcome to Jazz Hive! Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of New Orleans with our latest video Personal Best. It goes without saying that Mardi Gras season is a time for joy—but not for everyone. During your revelry, people are working their fingers to the bone in bars, restaurants, changing your hotel sheets, driving the floats, sweeping the streets, and so on. 5. "Go To The Mardi Gras" - Professor Longhair. With jubilant piano melodies, snazzy horns, and carefree whistling, "Go To The Mardi Gras" is another festive song that will make you want to book a plane ticket to New Orleans. That line brings back a lot of memories of my days working at a radio station in Detroit. I was the producer of two-weekend call-in request shows at our once oldies station – like in oldies from the 1960s to late 1970s. As someone who has experienced the chaotic magic of a New Orleans Mardi Gras several times, I can tell you that the key to any good Mardi Gras celebration is three fold: great traditional Southern food, jazz or other brassy music accompanied by a lot of dancing, and wacky & wild costumes. Oh, and beadslots and lots of beads. 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. Early on Mardi Gras Day, down in the Ninth Ward occurs one of Mardi Gras's most eclectic events, the appearance of the various Black Native American tribes. Just as the song says, Claiborne and Dumaine is a hot spot for the Mardi Gras Native Americans, who have divided themselves into distinct tribes, based primarily on the closely-knit It's Mardi Gras Time! New Orleans and Louisiana music -- let the good times roll! Listen to Fat Tuesday: 50 Essential Songs for a Mardi Gras Party on Spotify · Compilation · Various Artists · 2012 · 50 songs
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