Put on your purple, green and gold, your masks, beads, and crowns, and get ready for the party of the year: Mardi Gras! Originally a Catholic tradition to end the Carnival, it has now become a universal occasion for revelry. For those of us in the US, the best-known party takes place in New Orleans, where the Crescent City's music has become inextricably linked with the festivities. This station re-creates some of the pageantry of the party and pays tribute to the music and musicians of the Mississippi Delta.