Congo Square - 12/25/2009

Episode 20
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 Little Drummer Boy Wynton Marsalis Crescent City Christmas Card
  Chan's Song John Beasley Letter To Herbie
  Santa Baby Charmaine Neville Christmas in New Orleans
  Midnight Theme Irvin Mayfield Irvin Mayfield
  Arad's Dream Marlon Jordan For You Only
  Crazy He Calls Me Wanda Rouzan It's What I Do
  A Night in Tunisia Ellis Marsalis The Classic Ellis Marsalis
  Jingle Bells Wynton Marsalis Crescent City Christmas Card
1am Mellow Moods Adonis Rose & the N.O. Vaders Untouchable
  Christmas In New Orleans James Andrews New Orleans Christmas
  Moon Song Louis Armstrong & Oscar Peterson Louis Armstrong meets Oscar Peterson
  Hello Dolly Nicholas Payton Dear Louis
  Caravan Joe Newman Quintet at Count Basie's
  Superb Starling Wynton Marsalis Soul Gestures in Southern Blue, Vol. 3: Levee Low Moan
  Christmas Song Alton 'Big Al' Carson Christmas in New Orleans
  Song For Yette Next Generation Harold Battiste presents Next Generation
2am Trick Bag Crescent City Gold The Ultimate Session
  Check Mr. Popeye Eddie Bo City of Dreams
  Something's Wrong Fats Domino Rhythm & Blues 1954
  All That T. Chapman City of Dreams
  God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen Ellis Marsalis New Orleans Christmas
  Choices The Terence Blanchard Group Choices
  Here's To Life Jordan Family Higher Ground Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert
  Love For Sale Johnny Adams The Verdict
  Vieux Carre Rouge The Neville Brothers The Neville Brothers
  Merry Christmas Baby Ernie K-Doe Jingle Bells, or What?
  Rose's Rainbow Clarence Johnson III Dedicated To You

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