We’re happy to share our Song Around The World version of the New Orleans classic and Mardi Gras favorite, “Iko Iko.” This song features Dr. John in one of his last known recordings, along with the Grateful Dead’s Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart, New Orleans’ luminaries Ivan Neville, Donald Harrison, and George Porter, Jr., and more. Uniting musicians from Central Africa’s Congo to New Orleans’ Congo Square, this video serves to reconnect hearts and minds around the world through music.
Written by: James Crawford, Barbara Hawkins, Rosa Hawkins and Joan Johnson
Music Produced by: Mark Johnson and Kentyah Fraser
Afro Fiesta: Vocals and guitar
Bill Kreutzmann: Drums
Bizung Family Band: Talking drum and dance
Congo Square Nation: Vocals and percussion
Donald Harrison: Vocals and saxophone
Dr. John: Vocals and piano
George Porter, Jr.: Bass
Ivan Neville: Vocals and organ
La Escuelita del Ritmo: Percussion
Mickey Hart: Beam
MishCatt: Vocals
Peter Bunetta: Drums
Playing For Change Foundation: Djembe
Roberto Luti: Electric guitar
TPOK Jazz: Horns
Mbonda Tempelo: Dance
Full Credits