Story Behind The Song
The concept behind this version of Iko Iko is to allow the listener to follow a New Orleans parade made of people from Brazil and from different parts of the world. There is even a gamok from the north of India at the end. Linking Lousianna, Brazil and a
Song Description
This traditionnal party song bridges New Orleans and Rio when done only with voices and percussion.
| Song Length |
3:32 |
Genre |
World - World Beat, Country - Cajun |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Exultant, In High Spirits |
Subject |
Fun, Party |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1930 - 1939 |
Lyrics
My grand'ma and your grand'ma
were sitting by the bayou
My grand'ma told your grand'ma
¨gonna set your hair on fire¨...
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