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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. 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. 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. 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 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 high. 70 Songs For Your Mardi Gras Playlist. Traditional Mardi Gras Classics. Mardi Gras Mambo by The Get psyched for Fat Tuesday with over 2 hours of great Mardi Gras music. Celebrate with Classic Dixiland Jazz from NOLA! Fat Tuesday in the Big Easy. Second Everyone in New Orleans knows the essential Mardi Gras songs. The likes of “Carnival Time,” “Mardi Gras Mambo,” “Go To the Mardi Gras,” “Big Chief” and “Second-Line, Pt. 1” are 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. 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. 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 Listen to Fat Tuesday: 50 Essential Songs for a Mardi Gras Party on Spotify · Compilation · Various Artists · 2012 · 50 songs 3. "Mardi Gras Mambo" - The Hawketts. This cute little tune is a fun listen for all ages! Written by Frankie Adams and Lou Welsch, the best known version of "Mardi Gras Mambo" was recorded in 1954 by the Hawketts. When I first moved to New Orleans, "Jambalaya," the much-venerated Hank Williams hit, could be heard everywhere. But as the years rolled on, "Mardi Gras Mambo," a Latin-styled tribute, became more popular, and then that song gave way to Professor Longhair's whistling classic, "Go To the Mardi Gras." All three songs are featured below. Immerse yourself in New Orleans music with our curated Spotify playlists! Discover jazz classics, Mardi Gras anthems, road trip vibes, and music by iconic Black artists of the Crescent City. #5 “Go to the Mardi Gras” by Professor Longhair “Go to the Mardi Gras” by Professor Longhair is a jubilant anthem celebrating New Orleans’ most famous event—Mardi Gras. The song’s infectious piano riffs and upbeat tempo encapsulate the joyful chaos of the city during carnival season. Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe!1 hour of New Orleans themed ambient music set to New Orleans and Mardi Gras images. A ambient instrumental mi New Orleans songs to get in the spirit of Carnival season! Contrary to the idealized image of Mardi Gras in the public mind, Carnival time often requires a lot of time simply hanging out with your people. This record is a jazz conversation that provides an ideal background for savoring a hopefully well-lubricated session in the sun or under the moon—preferably in costume. Listen to New Orleans & Mardi Gras Classics by Various Artists on Apple Music. 2012. 40 Songs. Duration: 2 hours, 55 minutes. For decades now, the soundtrack to the chicken runs has been the eternally classic song “La Danse de Mardi Gras,” most famously recorded by Cajun legends the Balfa Brothers but covered by countless artists over the years. Other standards for Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras include “Creole Mardi Gras” and “Mardi Gras Jig.”
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