Today we are celebrating the tradition of Mardi Gras and the fascinating history of Mardi Gras Indians in New Orleans! Music by the Wild Magnolias, Treme Brass Band, the Wild Tchoupitoulas, Professor Longhair, Trombone Shorty and James Andrews, Carol Fran, Dr. John, and the New Birth Brass Band.

Episode 27 - Mardi Gras

PLAY SOMETHING SWEET with Patti Compton is a music history show that celebrates music and puts songs in historical context. Join host Patti Compton as she traces the history of American music through blues, jazz, country, rock, soul, punk, and more. In each show, Patti brings insight into the cultural influences that contributed to the music and plays a variety of well-known and lesser-known tracks. <br /><br />Listen in as we PLAY SOMETHING SWEET on KXFM. Thursdays at 4PM!

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PLAY SOMETHING SWEET with Patti Compton is a music history show that celebrates music and puts songs in historical context. Join host Patti Compton as she traces the history of American music through blues, jazz, country, rock, soul, punk, and more. In each show, Patti brings insight into the cultural influences that contributed to the music and plays a variety of well-known and lesser-known tracks. Listen in as we PLAY SOMETHING SWEET on KXFM. Thursdays at 4PM!

PLAY SOMETHING SWEET with Patti Compton is a music history show that celebrates music and puts songs in historical context. Join host Patti Compton as she traces the history of American music through blues, jazz, country, rock, soul, punk, and more. In each show, Patti brings insight into the cultural influences that contributed to the music and plays a variety of well-known and lesser-known tracks. <br><br>Listen in as we PLAY SOMETHING SWEET on KXFM. Thursdays at 4PM!

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Episode 27 - Mardi Gras

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