Artist: Bee Deshotels
Author: traditional
Label: Arhoolie
Year: 1950
Recorded by Dr. Harry Oster in Mamou, Louisiana somewhere between '56 and '59. At least an 18th century melody. 0ther than in New Orleans, Cajun Mardi Gras celebrates the coming of age more than the coming of spring. In a way, Cajun Mardi Gras is more related to 'Communion' than to 'Carnival' in catholic Europe.
Covers:
Queen Ida [as Capitaine Gumbo]
Zachary Richard [as La Chanson des Mardi Gras]
Captain Gumbo [as Capitaine Gumbo]
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Arnold Rypens
Rozenlaan 65
B-2840 Reet (Rumst)