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"New Orleans, Louisiana" by Dr. John and Chris Barber "New Orleans Low Down" by Duke Ellington "New Orleans Mambo" by James Rivers Quartet "New Orleans (Mardi Gras)" by Southwind "New Orleans Moan" by Roselyn Lionhart (of duo David and Roselyn) "New Orleans Music" by Rebirth Brass Band "New Orleans Music" by Tony Wilson (a member of Hot Chocolate)
Pages in category "Songs about New Orleans" The following 39 pages are in this category, out of 39 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. *
In 2007, the song was covered by Ray Stevens on his tribute album to New Orleans and Louisiana culture, New Orleans Moon. New Orleans–based singer/pianist Marcia Ball also covered the song at several Katrina benefit concerts. The song also appeared in an episode (S03E7) of HBO's show Treme, sung again by Aaron Neville.
The music of Louisiana can be divided into three general regions: rural south Louisiana, home to Creole Zydeco and Old French (now known as cajun music), New Orleans, and north Louisiana. The region in and around Greater New Orleans has a unique musical heritage tied to Dixieland jazz, blues , and Afro-Caribbean rhythms.
Songs about New Orleans (39 P) Pages in category "Songs about Louisiana" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.
LeRoux (also known as Louisiana's LeRoux) is a band founded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, which saw its heyday from 1978 to 1984.Their best-known songs were "Take a Ride On a Riverboat" with its 4-part a capella intro, the regional smash "New Orleans Ladies", "Nobody Said It Was Easy (Lookin' for the Lights)" (their highest-charting single), "Addicted" and "Carrie's Gone".
In 2005, he reigned as King of the New Orleans Krewe Du Vieux. [2] In 2006, in a limited release, he brought forward "Mardi Gras Strut", a new Mardi Gras celebration song. In 2007, in performance in Mandeville, Louisiana, Johnson was inducted into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. [2]
Eh La Bas is a traditional New Orleans song. Originally it was sung with Cajun lyrics but was later given French lyrics and the common title from the French lyrics. There have been numerous versions, including English lyrics that refer to both the Cajun and French versions, and all employ a call and response .