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Wild Tchoupitoulas

Wild Tchoupitoulas Format: Audio CD

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1	Brother John
2	Meet The Boys On The Battlefront
3	Here Dey Come
4	Hey Pocky A-Way
5	Indian Red
6	Big Chief Got A Golden Crown
7	Hey Mama (Wild Tchoupitoulas)
8	Hey Hey (Indians Comin')

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Genre: World Music
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 2-OCT-1992

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Mardi Gras remains one of America's most other-worldly cultural riots, never more exotic than in the beaded, feathered spectacle of New Orleans' black "Indian" tribes. Each year they stir the city's African, Native American, and European influences into an intoxicating gumbo roiling with syncopated rhythms and coded with their own sense of the festival's competitive spirit. It's that tradition that explains this deliriously infectious 1976 project, which magnifies the Tchoupitoulas' fanny-shaking bravado with a formidable studio crew helmed by producer Allen Toussaint, who enlisted the Neville Brothers and the Meters to give these tracks a kinetic R&B push-and-pull. With the Nevilles' choral vocals fleshing out traditional chants, this is funky prancing of the highest order, from the infectious "Brother John" to a ripe remake of the Meters' "Hey Pocky A-Way." One need only hear the tough bragging of "Meet the Boys on the Battlefront," with its promise that "the Wild Tchoupitoulas gonna stomp some rump," to get the outrageous picture. --Sam Sutherland

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.88 x 5.59 x 0.47 inches; 3.1 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Island
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 1979220
Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 1991
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 11, 2006
Label ‏ : ‎ Island
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000003QKN
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

Best Sellers Rank: #27,474 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #15 in Cajun & Zydeco Blues
- #323 in Funk (CDs & Vinyl)
- #17,989 in Pop (CDs & Vinyl)

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Axis, Bold as LoveTop Contributor: Classic Rock

Here comes the Spy Boy; the Big Chief cannot be far behind

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2020

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New Orleans and Mardi Gras original stalwarts recorded this essential group of songs. They are pretty much the Alpha and Omega of Mardi Gras Indians. This title is their calling card.

Anytime you need to party, you can count on the Wild Tchoupitoulas to deliver the good times. So get ready to Roll with It.

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Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2012

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Classic. Period. Essential New Orleans tradition and funk.

This was the first recording that the Neville Brothers did together, along with members from the legendary Meters. Also on the recording is the Neville's uncle, Charles Landry, who was a Mardi Gras Indian Chief of the Wild Tchoupitoulas tribe. Producing is Allen Toussaint (another New Orleans legend) along with Arthur and Charles Neville. The songs feature call and response, as well as vocabulary of the New Orleans area and Mardi Gras Indians. Spending the time to look up the story of Mardi Gras Indidans in New Orleans will put this music into time, place and tradition for you. But if you don't want to invest the time, here is a synopsis:

Legend has it that when New Orleans, and Louisianna, were under French rule, the French suffered a bad year with little food available. They gave their slaves the "freedom" to find food where they could. Many slaves were taken in by Indian tribes, who helped them to survive. As a tribute to those Indians, the tradition of parading dressed as Indians (at Mardi Gras) grew in the New Orleans black communities.

But Mardi Gras Indians do not "parade" during carnival in the same manner as white krewes. Most white Mardi Gras krewes had exclusive membership for years (no blacks), and many blacks would not be available to parade with them because they would be working the parties that surrounded Mardi Gras. So Mardi Gras Indians usually paraded unannounced, without floats, accompanied by their self-proclaimed "tribe". Although some of the songs (which are stylized versions of chants) belong to the tradition, each tribe will have trademark chants and song lyrics.

Mardi Gras Indians spend the entire year sewing (by hand) the costumes for the parade (tradition dictates that each Indian do his own work on his suit); this is not a tradition to be taken lightly. There are other Indian traditions involving respect and secrecy; when this recording was made (and another recording by the Wild Magnolias), there was negative criticism that these songs did not belong on a public recording. But I am grateful that the recording was made; it is a glimpse into lives that I celebrate and should not be kept secret from most of the world.

Today, with Mardi Gras Indians appearing at Jazz Fest and other venues, and the popularity of the HBO series "Treme" which features a character portraying an Indian chief, the tradition is not as difficult to access as it was in past years. Giving this CD a listen is your chance to be part of the tradition as it was.

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Steven C. Seachrist

Essential New Orleans Artifact

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2013

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There are a lot of Mardi Gras indian recordings out there. If you haven't heard any, start right here. Big Chief Jolly is joined by his supremely talented kin as he works his way through popular Carnival chants and songs. He's lucky that his cohorts are the Meters AND all of the Neville Brothers (Art being the common denominator) so we basically have the Super Meters (my term) as the backing band. Where else can you hear this combo? Nowhere, that's where! Add production by Sehorn and Toussaint using warm 1976 gear, and you have a genuine New Orleans classic. For those unfamiliar with the Mardi Gras indian style, you might need to acclimate, but I assure you it is worth every moment. People talk about desert island discs. This would make my top five, and that is saying a LOT.

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Lisa Olson

Excellent Discovery

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2020

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This album, while a little redundant from song to song, brings a lot of joy. The music is funky and upbeat, with interesting lyrics and themes. I find myself singing phrases during the day. Glad it was recommended to me by a friend, and I hope you enjoy it!

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John T. Oberwetter

Some of the best of New Orleans music

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2015

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This goes back to the early 70's -- wonderful music from New Orleans. Most of the group are composed of the Neville Brothers, perhaps just prior to the time when they began to perform as The Meters. Not a funky record, but family music for all those who listen to the Neville Brothers, Dr. John, New Orleans music in general, or 'Treme. I simply allow the CD to play over and over, sometimes putting a particular son on repeat. Good for driving in the car.

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John G. Pendleton

Essential NOLA Culture

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2018

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This is a Smithsonian-level slice of New Orleans history and culture, and the jumping-off point for so much of what followed its release. Also, you can just HEAR the birth of contemporary NOLA music forming in the rhythm section as you play this, over and over.

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S.Change

New Orleans Roots

Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2019

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The quality of the digital recording was very good. Produced by Allen Toussaint, "Wild Tchoupitoulas" makes you feel as if you were right in the heart of New Orleans

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john byron

Manufacturing errors...no volume!

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2020

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Maybe just my bad luck as I can see all other reviews are very positive. The music itself is fantastic , but I can only guess that a manufacturing error is causing me to have to turn the volume up to the max to be able to hear it. I had the disc for a month before having a chance to open it, and so so can't return for replacement...won't do that again.

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LGB

Essence of New Orleans Funkiness

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2017

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Crazy, weird and funky new Orleans band. Any Dr John fan will love this. Can't stop playing this. Great in the car when stuck in traffic. Far out man!

Jacob Danielsen

Not my item

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2013

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I cant review this because i have never ordered or recieved it - it is a puzzle to me how it enden on my list!!

Andrea Lengert

Super schneller Versand

Reviewed in Germany on August 1, 2018

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Danke für diesen tollen Artikel , durch den schnellen Versand könnte meine Mutter sich noch eher über die CD freuen & auch die geschenkte CD findet sie wunderbar .

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Mark Sammut

Polished New Orleans

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 30, 2013

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The album gives one view of the 'Indians' style. Not as rough and ready and immediately appealing as some others (listen to the original Treme album for a good example). This album is polished and very very produced. Not a bad thing, but I do like the raw feel of chants backed by some musicians. This could be many many things but unique NO it isn't.

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Clélia

album excellent, très rythmé

Reviewed in France on February 12, 2013

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Album qu'on m'avait offert quand j'étais enfant et j'ai voulu le retrouver tant j'ai dansé dessus à 5 ans, à 20 ans et de nouveau à 37 grâce à amazon qu'il l'avait!! et il fait le même effet à tout le monde 30 ans plus tard! Il est entraînant, rythmé ! il est génial! pour tous les âges! special pour la trentaine mais fonctionne très bien pour les plus jeunes aussi, la preuve !
Il n'est pas fait que pour danser dessus, convient aussi à un dîner entre copains en fond de musique.

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