The Wild Tchoupitoulas are a legend in the history of New Orleans music and defined what we now identify as the "New Orleans sound." To my knowledge they only recorded one complete album...but what an album it was! The Wild Tchoupitoulas, recorded in 1976 and produced by the legendary Allen Toussaint, marked the first time that the Neville Brothers recorded together. Decked out in full Mardi Gras Indian regalia, the Wild Tchoupitoulas paved the way for the acceptance of a diverse group of musicians that even includes Robert Palmer!

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Other Wild Links

If you're interested in the Wild Tchoupitoulas, you should check out these other sites:

The Official Neville Brothers Web Site

Another Nevilles Site

For a great essay on Mardi Gras Indians and their role in New Orleans music and culture, check out this site. The article is by John Sinclair who is an authority on all things New Orleans!