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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 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. 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 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 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. 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. 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. 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. Now, we relay to yet another pair of local maestros, playing in tandem and ably keeping the pace. Harrison's nimble sax weaves in and out of the expert groove laid down by the good doctor's piano. 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. 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. Experience the vibrant sounds of Mardi Gras jazz in New Orleans! This video captures the colorful ambiance of Fat Tuesday with lively Dixieland jazz music in Vintage Mardi Gras Shirt New Orleans Mask Music Sansegal Graphic Tee Large 90s. Vintage Mardi Gras T Shirt Men’s Size XLarge 90s New Orleans Frogs Comedy Funny. NO MID－ROLL ADS. Step into the vibrant world of Mardi Gras with this vintage New Orleans jazz playlist, set to a scene of a Mardi Gras mask resting on a bed Interviews, vintage photos & footage document songs of Carnival through the years. Big Chief ♪ Professor Longhair made his mark on Mardi Gras music as early as 1949, with his composition Check out our vintage mardi gras poster selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our digital prints shops. Step back in time with our latest LoFi Music Series video, featuring rare, vintage footage of Mardi Gras from over 80 years ago, all set to the smooth backdr About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright Click here and download the Vintage Mardi Gras Clipart graphic · Window, Mac, Linux · Last updated 2025 · Commercial licence included Easter Music See vintage photos of rural Cajun Mardi Gras from the New Orleans Times-Picayune archives. This Mardi Gras t-shirt channels vintage jazz poster vibes, featuring a smiling crescent moon, a black cat, and a golden trumpet. Available in multiple colors, including green and violet—it captures the magic of Fat Tuesday and New Orleans with a retro touch!
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