Congo Square - 12/18/2009

Episode 19

Congo Square was the only place in America where African slaves were allowed to market goods, socialize, and participate in drumming, music making, and dance in the 1700s-1800s, establishing the roots of American music. Although the historic use of the site predates jazz, it is significant because of the role the square played in New Orleans’ musical heritage and as a symbol of the early African-American contributions to the origins of jazz and other musical forms. Hi, I’m Jeff Duperon your host for a three hour journey of musical delights showcasing the music of New Orleans and the surrounding Region. Welcome…to Congo Square on listener-supported…taintradio.

Time Song Artist Album
Midnight Roll Call Carl LeBlanc New Orleans' Seventh Ward Griot
  Three Musketeers Ed Blackwell & AJQ-2 Boogie Live...1958
  Citadel Branford Marsalis Renaissance
  Apple Street Donald Edwards Quintet Ducktones
  Amazing Grace Tara Darnell Let It Shine
  Congo Square The Troy Andrews Quintet The End of the Beginning
1am Midnight Victor Goins Love Dance
  I Want It All Abram Wilson Ride! Ferris Wheel to the Modern Day Delta
  Morning Star Tony Dagradi Dreams of Love
  Bulldog Run 3now4 3now4
  Smoke and Mirrors Astral Project VooDooBop
  Friday Night at the Top Plunge Dancing on Thin Ice
  Blue Monday Johnny Vidacovich Banks Street
2am Burgundy Street Blues Dr. Michael White A Song For George Lewis
  Old Wyne AFO Executives Compendium
  Bright Mississippi Allen Toussaint The Bright Mississippi
  Frenchmen Street Strut Devin Phillips Wade In The Water
  Hold Me While I Cry Irma Thomas The Story of My Life
  The Sleepwalker Nicholas Payton from this moment...
  Things Got To Get Better Kenny Neal Walking On Fire
  Rice and Gravy Fever J Monque 'D Butter Churnin' Man
  Down Home with Homey Wynton Marsalis Soul Gestures in Southern Blue, Vol. 2: Uptown Ruler

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