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13458234, Congo Square is the birthplace of American music
Posted by spirit, Sun Apr-17-22 01:38 AM
Pre-Congo Square, it’s colonialists playing European music (and presumptively enslaved people playing African music surreptitiously whe they could and Native Americans playing the indigenous music of their nations), but Congo Square, where enslaved Africans gathered on Sundays (their off day in New Orleans) was where African music was blended with European music (and instruments) to lay the foundation for American music as we know it. So yeah, visit there.

Don’t know if anyone mentioned Mothers for brunch or if it’s even still open

I haven’t been home in a while. Was back late last year but did not really get to explore much.

Older pre-Katrina spots like Cafe Brasil and Tipitinas were awesome but no idea if they are still open

Peace,

Spirit (Alan)
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