| 词条 | Mojo & The Bayou Gypsies |
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| name = Mojo & The Bayou Gypsies | image = Mojo of Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies.jpg | caption = | image_size = | landscape = yes | background = group_or_band | origin = Louisiana | genre = Zydeco, Cajun | years_active = 1982–present | current_members = Mojo Zydeco T Carrier Greg Hirte Tee John Moser Beau Brian Burke | website = {{URL|redhotmojo.com}} }} Mojo & The Bayou Gypsies is a band led by Mojo from Breaux Bridge Louisiana. Their music is a blend of zydeco, Cajun and their particular style which he calls Red Hot Mojo Music. Circa 2018, they consist of Mojo on vocals and Cajun accordion, Zydeco T Carrier on Frottoir (rubboard), Greg Hirte on Cajun fiddle, Tee John Moser on drums Beau Brian Burke on bass. Genre and musical styleMost classifications of their genre include zydeco and Cajun.[1][2] "His music reflects the Louisiana and Cajun zydeco tradition, as well as New Orleans two-steps, rock & roll and blues rhythms".[1] Other writers describe their music as "a musical mélange of Cajun, zydeco, rock and blues".[4] and coming those styles in a "gleeful gumbo that he calls Red Hot Mojo Music..." [1] His performances are characterized as energetic and charismatic. "...from the way he moves, it's obvious that he's still excited about what he's doing." [3] With Zydeco and Cajun genres being closely associated with Louisiana culture, many of their performances during that time of the year have Mardi Gras themes.[4][5] MojoMojo is the vocalist, accordion player, songwriter, and a sort of "father figure" leader of Mojo & The Bayou Gypsies.[6] He lives in southwest Louisiana, outside of Breaux Bridge.[10] "Mojo" is the only name he uses. When asked about his longer legal name he has said that "only the IRS and the police" know it.[7] Mojo has been performing zydeco and Cajun music since 1974.[8] In collaboration with Frottoir maker Tee Don Landry, Mojo got the Frottoir (the zydeco rubboard)inducted into the Smithsonian Institution Museum of North American History Folk Music collection.[9] Charitable work has been a significant element for both the band and Mojo. "A portion of proceeds from every MOJO concert is donated to charity. And his work to benefit children is legendary. Mojo and his band deliver hundreds of performances each year to inner-city, underprivileged, and handicapped children."[3] Early yearsMojo’s first “performance” was when he was about three years old in front of a family gathering, imitating Elvis Presley and banging on a skillet for a guitar.[10][16] By age 11 he had performed professionally.[10] Mojo recounts "It was always important to express what was inside of me because I could never hold it in. This caused some interesting problems for me in school. But my mama always said "Thank God those teachers never helped you be normal or you could never make a living.""[18] He recounted that she said that he "was able to turn a behavior problem into a career.[19] The band started as an acoustic duo in the early 1980's. Then, in approximately 1985 they added a bass player followed by Mojo beginning to play accordion in the band.[16] RecentCirca 2018, the band has been performing for 33 years.[19] As Mojo described in a CBS 2018 "Great Day Washington" television show interview, "We're on our second generation of band members.....our newest member has been with us 16 years"[19] His accordion was custom made for him by Larry Miller in Iota Louisiana.[19] Musical philosophyMojo cites a statement by Buckwheat Zydeco to his daughter "The talent you have is a gift from God. But it's not for you, it's to make other people happy" and says that they have lived by those words.[16] Other band membersCirca 2018, they consist of Mojo on vocals and Cajun accordion, Zydeco T Carrier on Frottoir (rubboard), Greg Hirte on Cajun fiddle, Tee John Moser on drums and Beau Brian Burke on bass.[11] Moser joined the band in 1995, Burke in 2000.[16] Circa 1996 the band size had varied between six and nine performers.[7] In earlier years his daughters performed with the band. Circa 1996 this included Marcy on fiddle and T'Pech on rubboard. Chicago blues musician Lonnie Brooks, praised the talents of "Fiddlin' Marcy". "I'm real impressed with her," he said. "I think she's great. And the music they play always brings back memories of home for me."[8] Zydeco T CarrierZydeco T Carrier joined the band in 1989 [12] and plays rubboard. According to an ABC news article she is a "legend known for her skill as a player of the Frottoir...", She is a native of Church Point, LA. Carrier is a French-speaking Creole from the well known zydeco Carrier family. Her brother is Roy Carrier, her nephew is Chubby Carrier, both known as zydeco musicians.[9] Greg "The Fire" Hirte, FiddleGreg Hirte is a classically trained violinist and actor. He started playing violin at age four.[9] Prior to joining Mojo & The Bayou Gypsies in 2002[12] he performed with Billy Corgan, Nick Tremulus, Steve Earl and Ronnie Specter.[9]DocumentaryFilmmaker Joe Gallo has produced a documentary on Mojo titled "The Magic Behind the Mojo" [13] According to Gallo, "I discovered his music searching for a soundtrack for 10 'Soldier Story' mini-documentaries created to engage support of the creation of a National Museum of the US Army.[35] These stories of Army combat veterans were impactful and emotional and Mojo's composition 'Lights on the Bayou', a beautiful and haunting ballad in the Cajun style, was the perfect fit. This introduced me to Mojo and the discovery that there is more to his music and more to the man than his cajun accordion. This documentary looks into the making of a man who gives something everyday, lives life to the fullest, and all his friends are friends for life."[13] When asked in a CBS "Great Day Washington" CBS television show interview at what point in the filming of the first project Gallo realized that Mr. Mojo is a movie in himself, Gallo said "Probably sometime during the first day of filming".[19] The Mojo documentary project took approximately 2 years and was completed in the summer of 2018.[19] The documentary was released at the first public screening November 13, 2018 at the USO Warrior and Family Center at Ft. Belvoir, VA, the future site of the National Museum of the US Army slated for opening in 2019.[13][14] Gallo's ten mini-documentaries are archived at the Army Historical Foundation.[15] PerformancesTelevision performancesMojo has performed on the PBS, ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox television networks and the superstation WGN.[16][12] Netherlands International Cajun & Zydeco FestivalIn May 2011 they headlined the Netherlands International Cajun & Zydeco Festival. This was the 19th annual edition of this festival and was held in May 2011 in Raamsdonksveer, Netherlands.[17] Unusual venuesHe has performed in opera houses, vaudeville houses and stages in front of the Canadian Parliament.[18] DiscographyMojo has produced about 25 albums. Some of them are:
Mojo explained that ""Lagniappe" is a Cajun word for a little something extra. Like if you order a slice of pie and they give you a scoop of ice cream for free. I put out that album in 2017. On that album are songs that are no longer in the show but people request all of the time" [20] References1. ^1 2 {{cite web|url=https://chicagoplays.com/show/mcaninch-arts-center-/mojo-and-the-bayou-gypsies.html|title=MoJo & The Bayou Gypsies|website=Chicagoplays.com}} 2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160219/entlife/160218773/|title=Weekend picks: Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies, Herman's Hermits|first=Scott C.|last=Morgan|date=19 February 2016|website=Dailyherald.com}} 3. ^1 {{cite web|url=https://www.visitmuscatine.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=785|title=Jackson Concert Series - Mojo & the Bayou Gypsies|website=Visitmuscatine.com}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=https://millikin.edu/mevents/mojo-and-bayou-gypsies|title=Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies|date=6 June 2017|website=Millikin.edu}} 5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.viterbo.edu/fine-arts-center-homepage-myvu/mojo-and-bayou-gypsies|title=Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies - VITERBO UNIVERSITY|website=Viterbo.edu}} 6. ^{{cite web|url=https://wesleyonline.org/event/jackson-concert-5/|title=Jackson ConcertWesley United Methodist|website=Wesleyonline.org|accessdate=29 November 2018}} 7. ^1 2 3 {{cite web|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-bayou-gypsies-st-0209-20180131-story.html|title=Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies provide a good time|first=Annie|last=Alleman|website=Chicagotribune.com|accessdate=29 November 2018}} 8. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1996-07-14/features/9607140086_1_zydeco-french-button-accordion-louisiana|title=PARTY ON, Y'ALL!|author=Luann Grosscup|website=Articles.chicagotribune.com|accessdate=29 November 2018}} 9. ^1 2 3 {{cite web|url=http://abc30.com/archive/7990054/|title=Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies|website=Abc30.com|accessdate=29 November 2018}} 10. ^1 2 {{cite web|url=https://mynorth.com/2015/11/bayou-band-performs-a-northern-michigan-event/|title=Bayou Band Performs a Northern Michigan Event|date=5 November 2015|website=Mynorth.com|accessdate=29 November 2018}} 11. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.arts.illinois.gov/artstour-roster/mojo-bayou-gypsies|title=MOJO & the Bayou Gypsies - Illinois Arts Council Agency|website=Arts.illinois.gov|accessdate=29 November 2018}} 12. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 Documentary film "The Magic behind the Mojo" by Permanent Productions directed by Joe Gallo Released November 2018 13. ^1 2 {{cite web|url=https://www.joegallophotography.com/content.html?page=12|title=The Magic Behind the Mojo - documentary film making|website=Joegallophotography.com|accessdate=29 November 2018}} 14. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 https://www.wusa9.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/great-day-washington/the-magic-of-the-mojo/65-8310704?jwsource=cl November 12, 2018 WUSA9 CBS "Great Day Washington" Washington DC interview Retrieved 1/22/19 15. ^1 https://armyhistory.org/the-soldiers-stories-video-gallery/ The Soldiers’ Stories Video Gallery Presented by Boeing The Army Historical Foundation website Retrieved 1/20/19 16. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/community/chi-ugc-article-jan-23-louisiana-zydeco-legends-mojo-and-t-2014-01-10-story.html|title=Jan. 23: Louisiana Zydeco legends, Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies, to perform at CLC|website=Chicagotribune.com|accessdate=29 November 2018}} 17. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mojo--the-bayou-gypsies-headline-international-cajun--zydeco-festival-in-the-netherlands-121267459.html|title=MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies Headline International Cajun & Zydeco Festival in the Netherlands!|first=MOJO & The Bayou|last=Gypsies|website=Prnewswire.com|accessdate=29 November 2018}} 18. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/25-Years-Inducing-Wild-Behavior/dp/B004KEMGYU|title=25 Years of Inducing Wild Behavior|date=11 January 2011|website=Amazon.com}} 19. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Mojo-Bayou-Gypsies-Madame-Magique/dp/B008336GGI|title=Mojo & The Bayou Gypsies Madame Magique|website=Amazon.com}} 20. ^1 2 https://issuu.com/jamesalexanderhance/docs/70 Florida Cajun Zydeco Update! No. 70, November 2018 Issue #70 Published November 2, 2018 Pages 32-41 Retrieved January 20, 2019 External links
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