The Beat Beat: Mardi Gras

By Linda East Brady

Fri, 04/08/2011 - 10:53am

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An American Indian celebrates Mardi Gras.
An American Indian celebrates Mardi Gras.

Laissez les bon temps rouler! Mardi Gras happens this week, and The Beat Beat audio blog celebrates the party by delving into the history of the song “Iko Iko.”

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