http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5327&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fplaylists.rssThe tradition of Mardi Gras Indians, a ceremonial phenomenon that dates back to late 1800s, is one of the high points of the Mardi Gras experience. Specifically, the Wild Magnolias are a dancing/marching parade group more than a band per se. In accordance with the tradition, they march through the streets and face off with other "tribes" from around the city, with the best dance routine and wildest costumes determining the winning group. The Wild Magnolias are arguably the most well-known among the many neighborhood factions for the simple fact that they've released a number of unstoppably danceable records. The music is highly percussive, with a minimum of instruments other than drums and human voice, and it follows the basic, shave-and-a-haircut rhythms associated with "Willie and the Hand Jive" and Bo Diddley. The Wild Magnolias are an ebullient example of the mania that envelops New Orleans on Fat Tuesday, but they also keep that city's sometimes impenetrable culture alive. - Tom HeymanCajun/Zydecoen720Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:18:02 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5327&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fplaylists.rss The tradition of Mardi Gras Indians, a ceremonial phenomenon that dates back to late 1800s, is one of the high points of the Mardi Gras experience. Specifically, the Wild Magnolias are a dancing/marching parade group more than a band per se. In accordance with the tradition, they march through the streets and face off with other "tribes" from around the city, with the best dance routine and wildest costumes determining the winning group. The Wild Magnolias are arguably the most well-known among the many neighborhood factions for the simple fact that they've released a number of unstoppably danceable records. The music is highly percussive, with a minimum of instruments other than drums and human voice, and it follows the basic, shave-and-a-haircut rhythms associated with "Willie and the Hand Jive" and Bo Diddley. The Wild Magnolias are an ebullient example of the mania that envelops New Orleans on Fat Tuesday, but they also keep that city's sometimes impenetrable culture alive. - Tom Heyman http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.26260558&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fplaylists.rss Soul/R&B Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:22:16 -0800 Playlists Featuring The Wild Magnolias on Rhapsody Online 26260558 ply.26260558 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.26260558&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.26257956&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Tue, 12 May 2009 11:18:38 -0700 Playlists Featuring The Wild Magnolias on Rhapsody Online 26257956 ply.26257956 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.26257956&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.17860036&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:12:23 -0800 Playlists Featuring The Wild Magnolias on Rhapsody Online 17860036 ply.17860036 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.17860036&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.16365917&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:23:44 -0700 Playlists Featuring The Wild Magnolias on Rhapsody Online 16365917 ply.16365917 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.16365917&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8924629&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:03:01 -0700 Playlists Featuring The Wild Magnolias on Rhapsody Online 8924629 ply.8924629 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8924629&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8924422&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Sun, 4 Oct 2009 09:42:02 -0700 Playlists Featuring The Wild Magnolias on Rhapsody Online 8924422 ply.8924422 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8924422&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8923386&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fplaylists.rss Soul/R&B Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:56:53 -0700 Playlists Featuring The Wild Magnolias on Rhapsody Online 8923386 ply.8923386 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8923386&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fplaylists.rss