Set in 1910 New Orleans, the show is about bigotry, racism and misogyny. Fats Domino recorded it in 1956. $24.98. $8.95. Some say it’s the most popular Carnival record ever made. Popular . Mardi Gras Records. Generally speaking, their songs celebrate acts of bravery and defiance (“We won’t bow down”), as well as the proud heritage of the Indian nations. Representing a departure from the traditional brass style of earlier Jazz predecessors, their brazen style and electric live performances have left a lasting impact on the city’s music. I was yet to be familiar with the album and its contents until around 1996 when I was shopping at Princeton Record Exchange. Cajun Party CD 1992 Real Cajun Dance Music 17 Hits! The music of Mardi Gras Indian tribes, or “gangs,” can be characterized as “call and response,” with the lead singer backed by a chorus and percussion. $22.98. Big, brassy sounds are quintessential to New Orleans and Dirty Dozen Brass Band is perhaps the most well-known purveyors of this slice of Mardi Gras music. Find mardi gras tracks, artists, and albums. Written by Frankie Adams and Lou Welsch, Mardi Gras Mambo is a Mardi Gras-themed song that was made famous by the Hawkettes. In the signature calyso-rumba style, their version of the song opens with a saxophone and mumblings by the band. Free shipping . When I looked through the Creedence Clearwater Revival “Chronicle” liner notes I noticed when “Someday Never Comes” was mentioned, it read that the song was from the LP “Mardi Gras” which was released in 1972. Find the latest in mardi gras music at Last.fm. The definitive version was recorded in 1959 for the Ron label. The Eagles - Live From The Forum MMXVIII [New CD] $15.41. Free shipping. Free shipping . We love the whistling. Mardi Gras Mambo by The Hawkettes. 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. * MINT! MARDI GRAS. Sample lyric: The traditions of Mardi Gras are a huge part of New Orleans' cultural identity. MARDI GRAS SYNOPSIS. Various Artists - Mardi Gras Party / Various [New CD] $13.45.