Today is Mardi Gras - also called Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday.

In the United States, the city of New Orleans has become practically synonymous with Mardi Gras, marked by parades, parties, costumes and lots of music.

As per our yearly tradition for Fat Tuesday, what songs do you want to hear that embody the New Orleans sound for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive. Or, when you register for a Minnesota Public Radio account, you can send requests via Alexa, too Just say "Alexa, ask The Current to play Song by Artist" e.g. "Alexa, ask The Current to play Left of the Dial by The Replacements."

Songs played

Tuba Skinny - Crazy About You
Mahalia Jackson - Move On Up A Little Higher
Better Than Ezra - Good
Louis Prima - Buona Sera
Marcia Ball - Roadside Attractions
BeauSoleil - Cochon De Lait
Irma Thomas - Ruler of My Heart
Tom Waits With The Preservation Hall Jazz Band - Tootie Ma Was A Big Fine Thing