Playlist for March 4th, 2011

Who wants beads?

This March, we are blessed with two bastardized American holidays.

First up, Mardi Gras, (also known as Carnival).

We have taken what is essentially a religious holiday and infused it with an all-out party spirit that everyone can enjoy, regardless of religious affiliation (or lack thereof).

While, here in America, New Orleans and surrounding areas are synonymous with Mardi Gras, celebrations happen all over the country.

Outside of America, the celebration is known as Carnival and, in recognition of that, I have included samba, mambo and calypso music in a list that's heavy on New Orleans and Louisiana tunes by greats such as Professor Longhair, Dr. John, Champion Jack Dupree and Jerry Lee Lewis (among others).



Enjoy with good food, good drink and good company!



 1. Two Step de Eunice - Amede Ardion
 2. New Orleans Joys - Jelly Roll Morton
 3. King of the Zulus - Louis Armstrong
 4. Red Beans & Rice - Gladys Bentley
 5. New Orleans Wiggle - George McClennon's Jazz Devils
 6. Mardi Gras in New Orleans - Professor Longhair
 7. Going to New Orleans - Bobby Davis
 8. Down in New Orleans - Fabulous "Little Joe" Arlee Carruthers
 9. Goin' Back to New Orleans - Joe Liggins & His Honeydrippers
10. Junker's Blues - Champion Jack Dupree
11. Tipitina - Professor Longhair
12. Louisiana Twist - June Bug Bailey
13. Te Ni Nee Ni Nu - Slim Harpo
14. Jambalaya (On the Bayou) - Jerry Lee Lewis
15. When the Saints Go Marchin' In - Fats Domino
16. Shrimp & Gumbo - Dave Bartholomew
17. Gumbo Mambo - Guitar Gable
18. Big Chief - Dr. John
19. Way Down Yonder in New Orleans - Van Alexander
20. Mardi Gras Mambo - Reverend Organdrum
21. Samba - J. C. Kerinee
22. Carnival Day - The Calypso Performers of Puerto Limon