Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Context
Co-credited to Henry Roeland Byrd (Professor Longhair) and Theresa Terry, the song describes carnival scenes, including the Zulu parade. It appeared in 1949 on Star Talent 808 under the name Professor Longhair and His Shuffling Hungarians, then was re-recorded in November 1949 for Atlantic and in 1959 for Ron under the title Go to the Mardi Gras. Along with Big Chief, it became a standard of the New Orleans carnival season.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to New Orleans. Among the origins and influences of New Orleans: Afro-diasporic roots.