Mardi Gras Song Profiles

Series produced by David Kunian

Caption: Honey Bannister - Flag Boy - <br>Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians, Credit: Erika Goldring
Image by: Erika Goldring 
Honey Bannister - Flag Boy -
Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians 

These short radio pieces detail the circumstances, meaning, and personalities of the favorite Mardi Gras songs in New Orleans.

These radio pieces portray the history, recordings, and people behind the musical standards of New Orleans Mardi Gras. The interview subjects include musicians, Mardi Gras Indians, and other participants talking about what these songs mean, how they were recorded, and other details.


9 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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A brief profile of the Mardi Gras classic "Street Parade" with interviews with singer and songwriter Earl King and bassist George Porter Jr.

Bought by KSLU and KREV-LP


  • Added: Jan 18, 2008
  • Length: 03:11
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Honey Bannister - Flag Boy - <br>Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians, Credit: Erika Goldring
This brief program talks about the Mardi Gras standard "Second Line."

Bought by KSLU, Troy Public Radio, and WNCU


  • Added: Jan 18, 2008
  • Length: 03:09
  • Purchases: 3
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A short profile with Big Chief Bo Dollis and keyboardist Willie Tee of the Mardi Gras classic "New Suit."

Bought by KSLU, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and WNCU


  • Added: Jan 18, 2008
  • Length: 04:56
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: The Mardi Gras Kongs of Bacchus
This short piece talks with pianist Art Neville and drummer John Boudreaux about the Mardi Gras standard "Mardi Gras Mambo."

Bought by KSLU and KREV-LP


  • Added: Jan 18, 2008
  • Length: 02:54
  • Purchases: 2
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A short documentary featuring pianist Art Neville and bassist George Porter Jr. about the Mardi Gras standard "Indian Red."

Bought by KSLU, WABE, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and KREV-LP


  • Added: Jan 18, 2008
  • Length: 05:50
  • Purchases: 4
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In this short piece, the musicians who participated in the recording of the Mardi Gras standard "Handa Wanda" recall its origins and recording.

Bought by KSLU


  • Added: Jan 18, 2008
  • Length: 04:57
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Honey Bannister - Flag Boy - <br>Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians, Credit: Erika Goldring
An explanation of the history and recording of the Mardi Gras Standard "Do Watcha Wanna" by the mighty Rebirth Brass Band

Bought by KSLU


  • Added: Jan 18, 2008
  • Length: 04:05
  • Purchases: 1
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A humorous accounting of the history and recording of the New Orleans Mardi Gras standard Carnival Time

Bought by KSLU and WTJU


  • Added: Jan 18, 2008
  • Length: 04:10
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Honey Bannister - Flag Boy - <br>Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians, Credit: Erika Goldring
An explanation of the recording of the Professor Longhair's Mardi Gras standard Big Chief

Bought by KSLU


  • Added: Jan 17, 2008
  • Length: 05:29
  • Purchases: 1