Loved that scene in HBO’s Treme when Big Chief Lambreaux appears out of the dark having returned, post Katrina, to the his devastated, old neighbourhood… and proving that spirit is allive and kicking is a pic (below), by my good friend Pam Esterson, that she posted from Mardi Gras a few hours ago… Meet the boys on the battle front….
Below: Check this is short clip of Chief Lambreaux and his gang practicing ‘Shallow Water, Oh Mama’
+ Dig this book…. some brilliant photographic portaits:
Eyes of Eagles New Orleans’ Black Mardi Gras Indians by Christopher Porché West (Blurb)
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I wish to save this specific article, “Beyond Katrina. Crescent City Mardi Gras 2012 We need
to celebrate those Wild Wild Indiansthe spirit is alive!
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I actuallydo it? Thank you ,Rhys
Hey Rys, No problem. Glad you like it. Just give the piece a credit – https://ancienttofuture.wordpress.com/. Take it easy. PB (PS… what’s your site… be nice to a look.)