"Bamboula Rhythm" by Johnette Downing and Scott Billington
The bamboula rhythm is truly the heartbeat of New Orleans music, celebrated in all its spontaneous joy in this video, directed by the award-winning film maker Lily Keber. Accompanying Johnette ...and Scott are Roger Lewis, Kevin Harris and Kirk Joseph of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, along with the drummers from the Treme Brass Band, along with Mardi Gras Indian "Honey" Bannister and second line dancer Nicole Tate. "Bamboula Rhythm" brings the exuberance of a New Orleans street parade directly to you-- perfect for children and their adults to dance along.[+] Show More
The bamboula rhythm is truly the heartbeat of New Orleans music, celebrated in all its spontaneous joy in this video, directed by the award-winning film maker Lily Keber. Accompanying Johnette ...and Scott are Roger Lewis, Kevin Harris and Kirk Joseph of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, along with the drummers from the Treme Brass Band, along with Mardi Gras Indian "Honey" Bannister and second line dancer Nicole Tate. "Bamboula Rhythm" brings the exuberance of a New Orleans street parade directly to you-- perfect for children and their adults to dance along.[+] Show More
Johnette Downing learned how to spell Mississippi from her mother in a most creative way. Here Johnette adds music and lyrics to make this spelling chant a fun dance, about ...the mighty river, for all. Johnette and Scott Billington perform this song live at the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old US Mint at their album release party for "Swamp Romp." For more information or to order/stream this NAPPA Award winning album, go to http://www.johnettedowning.com or http://www.johnetteandscott.com.[+] Show More
This is the Dixieland jazz song lets you know you are in New Orleans, and goes with Johnette Downing’s book WHO GOT THE BABY IN THE KING CAKE?, published by ...River Road Press (2019). A king cake is a ring-shaped pastry served during the Mardi Gras season. Whoever finds the plastic toy baby in their piece of king cake is obliged to host the next king cake party. Featured on this recording with Johnette are drummer Doug Belote, bassist James Singleton, and members of the famed Dukes of Dixieland—trumpet player Kevin Clark, trombonist Craig Klein and clarinetist Tim Laughlin. From the album, SWAMP ROMP: https://www.johnettedowning.com/store/swamp-romp[+] Show More
In New Orleans, when you order a po’ boy sandwich, you will be asked if you want it “dressed.” What does that mean? Find out in this song that ...goes with Johnette’s picture book by the same title. With outstanding contributions by sousaphone player Matt Perrine, washboard player Chaz Leary and harmonica player Scott Billington, this performance has a loose ragtime feel, much like the street music one might find in the New Orleans French Quarter. From the album, Swamp Romp: https://www.johnettedowning.com/store/swamp-romp[+] Show More
Here is a performance of Johnette's new song, "How to Dress a Po-Boy" (which is also her newest book, published by Pelican Publishing), recorded live at the Acadiana Center for ...the Arts in Lafayette, Louisiana.[+] Show More
We are joined here by our friend E.J. Ouellette, who is a master of French Canadian and other traditional fiddle styles. The song is Johnette's adaptation of a traditional Cajun ...tune.[+] Show More
Our second "How to Dress a Po' Boy" video was filmed at WYES-TV in New Orleans, on Peggy Scott LaBorde's Steppin' Out show. Do you dress a po' boy in ...a t-shirt and socks?[+] Show More
Here is our performance of Johnette's song, "Read To Me," on Peggy Scott LaBorde's Steppin' Out show on WYES-TV in New Orleans. The song can be found on Johnette's latest ...CD, Reading Rocks![+] Show More
