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Eh La Bas is a traditional New Orleans song. Originally it was sung with Cajun lyrics but was later given French lyrics and the common title from the French lyrics. There have been numerous versions, including English lyrics that refer to both the Cajun and French versions, and all employ a call and response .
Feb 2, 2024 · Interesting to me is that this is considered a Cajun folksong, but it's definitely played in an early-jazz way on most recordings. You can imagine Louis Armstrong singing it over, say, Clifton Chenier, though neither seem to have recorded it (unless they did so under a different title — if you know about it, do share!).
May 17, 2024 · The phrase “Eh la bas” is a call-and-response, often used in Vodou ceremonies, and it roughly translates to “Hey, down there.” It is a cry from the heart of the Haitian people, expressing their desire for change, justice, and a better future.
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What song will you find on Lyrics Playground today? EH LA BAS. Original Louisiana Creolo Lyrics + English Translation. E la ba!
May 31, 2017 · "Eh La Bas" is a traditional New Orleans song. Originally it was sung with Creole lyrics but was later given French lyrics and the French title. On this YouT...
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The young Viators call their eight-piece band Eh, La-Bas!, a Creole expression that means “Hey, Down There!”. Down there can mean down on the dance floor, down on the bayou, down in the swamps or simply lowdown. As Muddy Waterseloquently put it, “ down in Louisiana, baby, behind the sun.”.
Feb 6, 2018 · Jelly Roll Morton - Eh, La Bas (1938, Library Of Congress Recordings) 'Eh, La Bas' is a traditional New Orleans song. Originally it was sung with Creole lyrics but was later given French...
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