Archive for February, 2018
The Story Behind “Mardi Gras Mambo” and “Iko Iko”
Mardi Gras and music go together like red beans and rice and coffee and beignets. Here’s the story behind two songs that are Fat Tuesday favorites: “Iko Iko” and “Mardi Gras Mambo.”
The Emotional Truth of Jonatha Brooke’s ‘My Mother Has 4 Noses’
Jonatha Brooke’s vulnerable, emotionally powerful musical theater piece tells the story of serving as a care giver to her mother, who had dementia, during the final two years of her life. It’s a brilliant piece of art.