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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. 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 Vibrant Mix: Genres that Define Mardi Gras; The essence of Mardi Gras music lies in its diversity. Jazz, funk, soul, R&B, rock, zydeco, and Cajun sounds blend to create a playlist as eclectic and vibrant as the celebration itself. Discover the genres that bring color and life to Mardi Gras, making every parade and party unforgettable. The 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. If you're looking for live music to play at your Mardi Gras party, check out our selection of jazz bands and soloists on The Bash. From Yardi Gras to the drive-thru spectacular, ‘Floats In The Oaks’, there’s no reason why you can’t get your carnival on. We’ve even curated the ultimate Carnival playlist so you really don’t have an excuse. Get into the Mardi Gras groove on, New Orleans. 1. Big Freedia It’s Carnival time y’all! As you're prepping for parades to roll, listen to the songs that make New Orleans’ Mardi Gras special. We’ve curated this family friendly Mardi Gras playlist to include all the most famous parade tunes, and few we just really like. Check back as we update this playlist throughout the season! With the YouTube Music app, enjoy over 100 million songs at your fingertips, plus albums, playlists, remixes, music videos, live performances, covers, and hard-to-find music you can’t get anywhere else. New Orleans songs to get in the spirit of Carnival season! Mardi gras music. Darryl Mackey. Playlist • 2025. 20 tracks • 1 hour, 9 minutes. Trail Ride Jigg. Arthur Young Trail Ride Jigg. 3:03. Party at The Trail Ride 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. Amazon Music Stream millions of songs: Amazon Ads Reach customers wherever they spend their time: 6pm Score deals on fashion brands: AbeBooks Books, art & collectibles You can watch exclusive coverage of the Bacchus parade and Rendezvous on WWL Louisiana: Chris Franklin, Charisse Gibson, Whitney Miller, Devin Bartolotta, Doug Mouton, and the rest of our crew. Mardi Gras · Playlist · 568 songs · 15.5K likes The music of Mardi Gras. Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App. Start with classics like "Go to the Mardi Gras" and "Carnival Time" to set the mood. Add infectious tracks like "Mardi Gras Mambo" and "Big Chief" to keep the energy high. Don't forget the unique sounds of Mardi Gras Indian music, featuring lively percussion and call-and-response that connects you to the culture. Modern twists from brass bands The Hideout is ready to rock out this Mardi Gras with The Cajun Vagabonds, Chicago’s favorite zydeco troupe. The Vagabonds will bring the music of The Big Easy to Chicago, with fiddle and accordion accompaniment as well as traditional French Cajun singing. It’s the ultimate Mardi Gras concert for zydeco lovers! Snag tickets here. Get in the spirit of Mardi Gras with the ultimate playlist that will have you dancing all night long. From classic jazz to energetic brass bands, this playlist will set the perfect mood for your celebration. It’s Carnival time y’all! Although there won’t be any parades this season, you don’t have to miss the songs that make New Orleans’ Mardi Gras special. We’ve curated this family friendly Mardi Gras playlist to include all the most famous parade tunes, and few we just really like. Check back as we update this playlist throughout the Orpheus (Monday before Mardi Gras): Known for creative floats and sought-after throws like four-foot stuffed dragons and custom-decorated tambourines. Zulu (Mardi Gras Day): Beloved for its unique throws, including the iconic hand-decorated coconuts. Rex (Mardi Gras Day): One of the oldest and most traditional parades, featuring a regal There are several Mardi Gras parades set to roll in and around Baton Rouge this year! UWK has you covered with your ultimate Mardi Gras guide. Let us help you plan where you’ll catch your beads and favorite parade throws. We have parade times, locations and those important parade maps!
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