Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians
Classic Mardi Gras Songs Profiles - Do Watcha Wanna
From: David Kunian
Series: Mardi Gras Song Profiles
Length: 04:05
This is a short piece about the history and recording of the Mardi Gras standard by the Rebirth Brass Band, "Do Watcha Wanna." It feature trumpeter Kermit Ruffins and sousaphonist Philip Frazier talking about how they got the idea from guys talking on the corner and took that to become a number 1 hit in New Orleans.
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Piece Description
This is a short piece about the history and recording of the Mardi Gras standard by the Rebirth Brass Band, "Do Watcha Wanna." It feature trumpeter Kermit Ruffins and sousaphonist Philip Frazier talking about how they got the idea from guys talking on the corner and took that to become a number 1 hit in New Orleans.
Broadcast History
Broadcast on WWOZ in New Orleans
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do Watcha Wanna | Rebirth Brass Band | Feel Like Funkin' It Up. | Rounder | 1986 | 00:00 |
