Mardi Gras Music encompasses the diverse musical traditions that accompany Carnival celebrations, including brass bands, marching bands, jazz, funk, rhythm and blues, and parade anthems.
Music has been an essential part of Louisiana Carnival celebrations since the nineteenth century.
Rooted in European marching traditions, African American musical heritage, and New Orleans jazz.
Carnival music has expanded to include contemporary genres while preserving traditional brass band sounds.
Music accompanies parades, balls, second lines, and community celebrations throughout Carnival.
'If Ever I Cease to Love,' brass bands, Mardi Gras Indians, and parade bands.
