Songs and stories of the fusion of African and Indian traditions in New Orleans' Mardi Gras, including musical influences on the Dixie Cups and the Neville Brothers.
Compact history of Mardi Gras Indians, with music and short narratives from Indians and muscians.
Very professionally done, the sound is good, well-produced, with a good selection of song clips.
Narrative moves along quickly, never drags.
A threatened New Orleans tradition that many Mardi Gras Indians have stubbornly continued to create.
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Produced by Virginia Prescott
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Scooby Doo
Posted on May 14, 2007 at 11:07 AM | Permalink
Review of Mardi Gras Indian Music
Songs and stories of the fusion of African and Indian traditions in New Orleans' Mardi Gras, including musical influences on the Dixie Cups and the Neville Brothers.
Rene O'Deay
Posted on February 17, 2007 at 08:36 PM | Permalink
Review of Mardi Gras Indian Music
Compact history of Mardi Gras Indians, with music and short narratives from Indians and muscians.
Very professionally done, the sound is good, well-produced, with a good selection of song clips.
Narrative moves along quickly, never drags.
A threatened New Orleans tradition that many Mardi Gras Indians have stubbornly continued to create.