afro rap asili thats what i thought when i first heard this song in 1991 mombasa kenya.Then the story started to build its a congalese artist,singing in lingala,but i hear it in every bar i go into either early evening or late nearly morning and this is kenya land of swahili na english,i love the sax motif the guitar rif,the rythimic spoken word when young wanna be rap an ragga artists came to the studio, keen to do there take on shabba ranks,bennie man shaun paul,dr dre,snoop,tupac i used to suggest sampling the sax for a track do a homage/ respect track eventually a couple of lads did do something risasi and suzuki used the melody but thet wasnt really the point i was trying to make.too much like just copying. anyway came across this translation and the music is still so sweet after all these years

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www.beograund.com Dr. John and the crew performs Zu Zu Mamou (album The Sun, Moon, and Herbs). Brrrrrrrr...

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Hank Williams Jr - Big Mamou (all rights are his) This was actually the first "video" I made...althought there's not much video to it! I know there is another of this song out there, but not enough, so here's another!

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It was 1956 when I was an eight year old cajun waiting outside the Joy Movie Theater for my parents to "pick me up." That night was the first time I heard Cajun french music and was drawn to it like a magnet. I walked across the street, past Fred's Lounge, to the French Casino dance hall ( probably the "Jambalaya" at that time), and while standing at the front door I heard Cyprien and Adam Landreneau playing live Cajun music. I remember it was them because the local taxi driver told me so (can't remember his name, "Farouche" perhaps). From that moment on I was hooked on Cajun music . Fifteen years later Cyp and Adam would play a couple of tunes at my wedding. The pics in this clip are a representation of the local musicians I was exposed to, regularly, in Mamou from the '50's thru the '80's. These artist aren't all "from'' Mamou but played music in Mamou with regularity during those years. Thinking back...it was awesome. I remember, as a teenager in 1964, we were gathered at my friend's (BD Fontenot) home during a holiday season and BD decided we needed LIVE music. He left and went out and rounded up the Balfa Brothers to play music for our party. When the party ended, we "passed the hat" and gave them a little money in gratitude. But they hadn't played for the money; they played simply because they and we loved it. Several decades later, the Louisiana Legislature officially designated Mamou Louisiana as the CAJUN MUSIC CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. The musicians in this clip are <b>...</b>

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Steve Riley at the Mardi Gras Ball at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet,Cranston RI 2/17/07 with David Greely - fiddle, Sam Broussard - Guitar, Brazos Huval - Bass and Kevin Dugas on drums

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This Old Man showing that he still has "IT"... Wayne Toups playing at Yesterday's Night Club in Lake Charles, LA - Friday 1-29-10. What a legond.

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Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys Title info is pending Live at The Corner Pocket Williamsburg Virginia Feb. 2007 www.mamouplayboys.com From the Zydeco files at the digital branch of The Library of Alexadria. Filmed by Mitch at www.fantasyva.com

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"Musicians Paradise". Steve Riley on accordion and vocals, David Greely on fiddle, Sam Broussard on guitar, Kevin Dugas on drums, Brazos Huval on bass. Baton Rouge Earth Day celebration. April 18, 2010

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This video contains interviews with the band and performances of "Ardoin Medley," "Marie Has Died" "Sweet Dreams" and "Wait Till I Finish Crying." — Filmed by Wilson Savoy

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Eric playing at Freds Lounge. What a great time!

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MAMOU CENTENNIAL & MEMORIAL CELEBRATION A two day festival was celebrated on Friday and Saturday, May 27 & 28, 2011 (Memorial Day Weekend.) Family oriented fun! It included arts and crafts, Centennial King & Queen's pageant, amateur youth fiddling and accordion exhibition, beard growing contest, Cajun-Zydeco-Rock music, various food booths, fun jumps for children, bean bag toss, donkey rides, and other activities which are still being lined up! Mamou, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, is located on Louisiana Hwy 13 at Hwy 104 intersection. MAY 27, 2011-Friday 5:00 PM Flag raising and Pledge of Allegiance. 5:02 PM Prayer Blessing of people and the event. 5:03 PM Beer booth opens. 5:04 PM Mayor Ricky Fontenot (Mamou's first African American Mayor was elected during the centennial year)- Appreciation Ceremony. Proclaims May 27 & 28 a two day event to pay respect for all military, past and present ,who have sacrificed to keep the United States of America a free country. A two day festival to celebrate the incorporation of Mamou 100 Years Ago. 5:10 PM Councilwoman at Large, Leisa Deshotels welcomed one and all, and announced schedule of events. Crowning of MRS. Centennial (Oldest living person in Mamou). Crowning of Centennial King and Queen. Net proceeds collected by the Centennial Committee went for payment of the bands and other activities. No entry fee to the public. . NO Pets. NO outside ICE CHEST, GLASS CONTAINERS or LIQUOR ALLOWED in the Plaza or at the Recreation Complex <b>...</b>

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Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys performing live at the Blue Moon Saloon in Lafayette, LA on 1-02-09. This song is titled "La Danse De Mardi Gras" (Mardis Gras Song)

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What it means to live in Louisiana.

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Cajun Music early Saturday morning 12-06-08 , Jason Frey

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Steve Riley and his Mamou Playboys make sweet Cajun music together: music steeped in the French heritage of southwestern Louisiana and driven by accordion and fiddle. Watch the Grammy-nominated Cajun band play an upbeat yet bittersweet set from the NPR Music offices. Set List: "Lyons Point" "Valse de Chagrin/Waltz of Sorrow" "Grand Isle" "Honest Papas Love Their Mamas Better" For more videos, visit npr.org/tinydeskconcerts

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Video clip by Abdoulaye Diabaté (Mali). Probably recorded in Koutiala, where he lives. More info and more music by Abdoulaye Diabaté on wrldsrv.blogspot.com

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THIS IS THE BEST OF CONGOLESE RUMBA! That's Lokassa ya Mbongo himself behind Malage...Ngouma Lokito is on bass...Shiko Mawatu playing lead guitar, Isaac Katalayi on drums, Mbuta Masamba on congas. It's late on a Saturday night at African Stand in Newark, New Jersey (about 20-minutes from midtown Manhattan New York City). The Congolese, Kenyan, Tanzanian, Nigerian, Cameroonian and American crowd is in the mood, and one of Congo's greatest vocalists has come to town... Malage de Lugendo has flown in from Belgium and he is tired - he came straight from the airport to sing this gig! But wow can he sing... Rumba newbies can learn more about this music at africambiance.org and at tribes.tribe.net/soukousguitar

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Steve Riley on accordion and vocals, David Greely on fiddle, Sam Broussard on guitar, Kevin Dugas on drums, Brazos Huval on bass. Baton Rouge Earth Day celebration. April 18, 2010.

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Heart of Texas Records recording artist Don Wallace performs the cajun classic Big Mamou which he learned from Fiddlin Frenchie Burke. Twin fiddles with Jason Roberts, Eddie Rivers-steel guitar, Skinny Don Keeling-bass, Lonnie Atchison-guitar, Terry Kirkendahl-drums. Filmed and organized by Out of the Past The 4th Annual Bob Wills Texas Drummer Boy Johnny Cuviello 94th Birthday Bash 10/13/09 ! 3 1/2 hours non stop music no breaks, 40 musicians crossed the stage at Jovita's this night Under the X in Texas. Spoiled Doves of Texas were a big hit also.

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Mardi Gras Ball, Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI 2/17/07

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Pics of old Mamou from 1900 through 1952. In 1908, CC Duson facilitated an auction for the sale of lots ($50.00 ea.), on the corner of Chestnut & 7th. street , after announcing that the Southern Pacific Railroad would build a branch line from Eunice to Mamou in 1909. The Rock Island Railroad would follow in 1911 by building a road from Eunice to Alexandria. John Lahaye & Ulyses Pierotti built the Rock Island depot on west Main Street. The town of Mamou was incorporated on January 11, 1911. Mamou acquired telegraph service that same year. Population in 1911 was 250. The first Mayor was Adolph Dugas. By 1920 (pop. 603 - Prohibition), Dr. Frank Savoy Sr. had arrived and began his medical practice. Mamou acquired water works and it's first brick high school (now the elementary bldg.) in 1922 ( Louisiana's Gov. passes a law in 1921 outlawing the speaking of French on school property) , & electricity in 1926 (Great Depression 1929). In 1936 Mamou built it's second brick school (now the MHS) and in 1938 the town of Mamou acquired gas (pop. 1360). During WWII ( Nov. 5 1944) Mamou suffers from the Great Fire which destroyed every building/business on the west side of 6th street. By 1950 (pop. 2753) , Dr. Frank Savoy Sr. had his Mamou hospital under construction. Send additional pics to rdezo@aol.com

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More Zydeco/Cajun dancers... St. Petersburg Crawfish Festival, March, 2006.

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Wayne Toups sings "Two Step Mamou" and as always draws a crowd with his timeless accordion music that has made him ever so popular among all ages.Performed with his band Zydecajun, filmed at the Cracklin Festival in Port Barre, Louisiana November 2009 by Kenny G Productions.

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Pics of Mamou Mardi Gras when it was still primarily locals participating. Mamou is the home of the traditional Mardi Gras celebration called le Courir de Mardi Gras a Cheval (the Mardi Gras run on horseback). The men and boys ride horseback or in wagons into the countryside for 20 or 30 miles, stopping at farm houses asking for donations of chickens and rice for the gumbo to be made at the end of the day. At every house they stop they have to do a Mardi Gras dance, it is a trade; entertainment for a food donation(they dance for their supper-so to speak.) When the donation is a hen or rooster, it usually has to be caught by the riders. The Mardi Gras in this area dates back before the Civil War. It was not held for many years (dormant during WWII) and then it was reorganized in 1953 by Paul Tate, Sr. and Revon Reed. The plan was hatched at the now famouse "Fred's Lounge." It is a very popular celebration and thousands of spectators visit Mamou every year to witness this traditional, festival event. Mardis Gras, french for " Fat Tuesday" is celebrated the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday (the first day of the Lenten season.) Fat Tuesday is a day of enjoying yourself with food and celebration before the fasting of the Lenten season begins to prepare us for Easter. In Mamou and surrounding areas Cajuns go to the country on horseback for Mardi Gras day. People come from all over to watch the riders start their run. They are also there to greet them after their run. There is a big <b>...</b>

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Mitch Reed playing the Mamou Two Step at the Blue Moon Saloon. A tab for this song can be found here: www.flikr.com

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Those "Bayou Bad Boys": Cyprien & ADAM Landreneau and Revon Reed kicking up their heels! WHOA NELLIE, WHAT FUN! (HIDE YER WOMEN FOLK!...) "NIGHT & DAY"...The Zydeco Way! www.youtube.com www.youtube.com www.youtube.com www.youtube.com

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Traditional Mardi Gras is a great deal different from the over commercialized Mardi Gras such as New Orleans. This is just a small sample of some of the rich Cajun culture distinct to Louisiana and one of the only cultures native to the United States. This video specifically covers the Mardis Gras of the town of Mamou, Louisiana...the home of Cajun music. Enjoy and remember, though there may be some libation involved...the TRUE Mardis Gras is NOT just about boobies and beads...look it up and learn the cultural tradition for yourself. Video courtesy of Christopher Jordan HCProductions.org

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Pics of Mamou High football players and teams from the '50's ( a couple from the 40's also) .

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Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys perform on the Oregonian Front Porch Stage, at the Waterfront Blues Festival, in Portland, Oregon, on 7/3/11. This video is mostly about scenes of the audience dancing to the zydeco music, performed by Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys. There are also some close ups throughout the video of the band playing. mamouplayboys.com song #1 (0:01) song #2 (2:29) song #3 (7:46) song #4 (12:25) song #5 (15:39)

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FROM Brother's Dege's all-slide CD "Folk Songs of the American Longhair" CD AVAILABLE NOW ITUNES CDBABY.COM AMAZON.COM EMAIL PRIMO AT GOLAR WASH LABS/RECORDS: www.myspace.com know the audio is rough on this clip. Digital camera mics. WHO: Brother Dege Legg playing "Mamou," an instrumental slide guitar improv recorded live in woods outside of Mamou, Louisiana. WHEN: JULY 2008 WHERE: MAMOU, LOUISIANA WHY ALONE WITH NO AUDIENCE? Music exists everywhere. You have to listen the environment you're in to hear what the music is telling you to play. INFO: DegeLegg.com RECORDS: Six releases since 1997. 3 More on the way. TECH: Natural1 Photography Dege Legg Discography "Bastard's Blues" (1997) CD - Dege Legg "Santeria" CD - 1998 - Santeria "Love Letters & Suicide Notes" CD - 1999 - Dege Legg "Apocalypse, Louisiana" CD - 2000 - Santeria "House of the Dyings Sun" CD 2003 - Santeria "Trailerville" CD 2004 - Dege Legg "Year of the Knife" CD - 2008 Santeria "Kingdoms of Folly" CD - (coming 2009) - Black Bayou Construkt The Slide/Dobro Record Cd - Coming 2009

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