"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. 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 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. Go to the Mardi Gras—Professor Longhair “Go to the Mardi Gras,” first recorded in 1949, by Roy “Baldhead” Byrd, also known as Professor Longhair. The definitive version was recorded in 1959 for the Ron label. Some say it’s the most popular Carnival record ever made. Fats Domino recorded it in 1956. We love the whistling. Sample lyric: The Mardi Gras Song Mardi Gras Song (English) Mardi Gras*, where do you come from? All around the bottom of the glass?** We come from England, oh my dear, Oh my dear, We come from England, All around the bottom of the glass! Mardi Gras, what are you bringing with you? All around the bottom of the glass. I'm bringing a weary bottle, oh my dear 1. Les Mardi Gras ça vient de tout partout Tout le tour autour du moyeu Ça passe une fois par an Demander la charité Quand même si c’est une patate Une patate et des grattons. 2. Les Mardi Gras sont d’sus un grand voyage Tout le tour autour du moyeu Ça passe une fois par an Demander la charité Quand même si c’est une poule maigre If you've only heard one Mardi Gras song, it's probably "Iko Iko," the hit recorded by the Dixie Cups in 1965. An earlier version (titled "Jock-a-mo") by James "Sugar Boy" Crawford came out in 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. 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 [Sung in Creole French, with the English translation below] Les Mardi Gras s'en vient de tout partout Tout alentour le tour du moyeu Ca passe une fois par an, demande la charite Quan-meme ca c'est About Go to the Mardi Gras "Go to the Mardi Gras" or "Mardi Gras in New Orleans" is a New Orleans Mardi Gras-themed R&B song that was performed by Professor Longhair (real name Henry Roland Byrd) and recorded several times since 1949. He co-wrote the song with Theresa Terry. The song was covered by Fats Domino and released as a single in 1953. Les Mardi Gras ça vient de tout partout Tout autour au tour du moyeu Ça passe une fois par an Demander la charité Quand même si c'est une patate Une patate et des gratins Les Mardi Gras sont su' un grand voyage Tout autour au tour du moyeu Ça passe une fois par an Demander la charité Quand même si c'est une poule maigre Et trois ou [Verse 1: Seth MacFarlane] I heard them sing 'Come to the Mardi Gras' It was Rio in spring, time for Mardi Gras I saw her there, confetti in her hair Swept along by the throng, wasn't long till we What Role Do Lyrics Play in Mardi Gras Music? Imagine the pulse of a parade, where lyrics dance like confetti in the air. In Mardi Gras music, lyrics weave tales of tradition, joy, and community. They echo the rich cultural heritage and tell stories of bravery, feasting, and charity. La Danse de Mardi Gras Lyrics by Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys- including song video, artist biography, translations and more: Les Mardi Gras ça vient de tout partout Tout autour au tour du moyeu Ça passe une fois par an Demander la charité Quand Pierrette Roy - Chanson du Carnaval (de Québec) lyrics (French) + English translation: CHORUS / Carnival, Mardi Gras, Carnival / In Quebec it’s quite th 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. Les Mardi Gras s'en vient de tout partout Tout le tour autour du moyeu Ça passe eine fois par an Demander la charité Quand même si c'est eine patate Eine patate et des grattons www.cajunlyrics.com Les Mardi Gras sont d'sus un grand voyage Tout le tour autour du moyeu Ça passe eine fois par an Demander la charité Quand même si c'est eine About Mardi Gras Mambo "Mardi Gras Mambo" is a Mardi Gras-themed song written by Frankie Adams and Lou Welsch. The song's best known version was recorded in 1954 by the Hawketts, whose membership included Art Neville, a founding member of the Meters and the Neville Brothers. It is one of the iconic songs frequently played during the New Orleans Mardi gras Lyrics: Noxious / Ça détaille toute la journée, y a mes gars toujours au fourneau / Ne me balance pas, s'te-plaît, la Kalash' te fait zouker / Beaucoup de me-ar dans le ghetto, y a
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