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Classic Mardi Gras Songs Profiles - Second Line

From: David Kunian
Series: Mardi Gras Song Profiles
Length: 03:09

This brief program talks about the Mardi Gras standard "Second Line." Read the full description.

Honey_eg_242_small The program details the history and recording of the perennial Mardi Gras favorite "Second Line." Bassist Bill Sinigal and saxophonist James Rivers remember the circumstances of the recording in interviews.

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Piece Description

The program details the history and recording of the perennial Mardi Gras favorite "Second Line." Bassist Bill Sinigal and saxophonist James Rivers remember the circumstances of the recording in interviews.

Broadcast History

Broadcast on WWOZ in New Orleans

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
Second Line Bill Sinigal Second Line 45. Dover 00:00