The Backstreet Cultural Museum features the world's largest collection of Mardi Gras Indian costumes plus memorabilia from jazz funerals and second lines. The Mardi Gras costumes in this museum are all hand made by Mardi Gras Indians, who evolved from a bond between Native Americans and runaway African American slaves. The costumes are all decorated with colorful feathers, shells, sequins, beads, and rhinestones and are all worth at least $10,000 each. At this museum, you'll learn more about fascinating Mardi Gras Indian culture with still photos and video footage. Plus, you'll see artifacts and photos from jazz funerals and second lines.
Is Jazz Music something that you love, or maybe you just like to have a good time, either way, a great event that features jazz is the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage at the Backstreet Cultural Museum in New Orleans, LA and you are invited to attend.
Enjoy the some of the best musical performers around along with all the
fan fair that goes with it by attending the Essence Music Festival at
the Backstreet Cultural Museum located in New Orleans, LA.
