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24. Apr. 2024 · “City of New Orleans” became one of Arlo Guthrie’s signature songs, propelling him to international recognition. However, it’s important to clarify that the song was originally penned by Steve Goodman. Its popularity helped solidify Guthrie’s status as a prominent figure in the folk music scene, leaving a lasting legacy in the industry.
Vor 3 Tagen · And in 1938 Louis Armstrong gave us the first jazz “Saints”, a Dixieland caper featuring a tongue-in-cheek spoken introduction from the “Reverend” Satchmo. Armstrong didn’t make “The Saints” a live staple for another decade, possibly because of the uproar it caused among Christians, for whom jazzed-up church songs were sacrilegious.
Vor einem Tag · Comparing the music of New Orleans with the music of Cuba, Wynton Marsalis observes that tresillo is the New Orleans "clavé", a Spanish word meaning "code" or "key", as in the key to a puzzle, or mystery. Although the pattern is only half a clave, Marsalis makes the point that the single-celled figure is the guide-pattern of New Orleans music.
11. Mai 2024 · With the combination of James Andrews’ soulful vocals and the infectious energy of Trombone Shorty Brothers, “Bourbon Street Parade” transports listeners to the heart of New Orleans. The song was originally written by Paul Barbarin, a prominent jazz drummer, and has become a staple in the New Orleans music scene.
25. Apr. 2024 · The song became more widely known in the early 20th century, particularly in New Orleans, where it became a staple of jazz bands and parades. Louis Armstrong’s iconic recording of the song in 1938 helped to solidify its place in the American musical lexicon, and it has since been covered by countless artists of all genres.
29. Apr. 2024 · New Orleans’s history is riveting, sometimes haunting, and always interesting. For centuries, musicians have been penning songs dedicated to the home of one of America’s favorite pastimes, the Mardi Gras Festival. From historic battles and ancient religions like Voodoo to iconic Louisiana artists like Fats Domino and Louis ...
Vor 5 Tagen · That legend was first told via the recollections of New Orleans-style music pioneers, such as King Oliver and Bunk Johnson, who mentored Louis Armstrong and played in Bolden’s bands during the late 1800s. But who was Buddy Bolden? Many aspects of his life remain a mystery and it is perhaps his shadowiness that makes him so ...
