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Each year Mardi Gras Indians greet the day on the city streets to sing and strut. This has been going on since the late 19th century. The call and response sounds of the Indians often carry the Congo beat, fundamental in New Orleans' musical fabric. The beloved Indian Chief Monk Boudreaux has been masking Indian for more than 70 years. We visited him at home where he quietly sewed his new suit.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the healing journey of five African American women in a new book, The Ashes Have Voices. We also go behind the scenes of Mardi Gras and a new exhibit, and hear how Governor Edwards might respond to the Republican-proposed redistricting maps.

Today on Louisiana Considered, a look at the history of carnival season in southeastern Louisiana’s rural areas.

There’s a lot brewing in Louisiana today. On this week’s show, meet the innovators, the brewers, and the mixologists who are making that magic happen. We begin with the newest – Wetlands Sake. That favorite drink of Japan is now being made right here in our state using Louisiana rice. Founders Nan Wallis and Lindsey Beard give us a tour of the first sake brewery in the Bayou State.Then we meet PJ Coffee’s founder, Phyllis Jordan, who brewed up a revolution when she first began serving cold brewed iced coffee in New Orleans in the 1980s.We also hear from David Blossman, president of the Abita Brewing Company, the first craft brewery in our state.Finally, we speak with Steve Hindy, co-founder of Brooklyn Brewery and author of The Craft Beer Revolution, where he explores the history of craft beers and what it means to be a craft brewer.

On this week’s edition of Le Show Harry brings us News of Smart World, The Apologies of the Week, The Appresidentice, News of Smart Houses, News of Microplastics, News of the Godly, great music and more.

On this program Continuum presents music from The Ensemble Unicorn, including a wide variety of virtuoso dance music.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the first performance at the Mahalia Jackson Theater after a 2-year hiatus. And we learn about a new performance of Disney’s Frozen coming to New Orleans.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear more about the bomb threats targeting HBCUs across the country. We also learn the latest tensions on redistricting and talk to former LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron about the upcoming Super Bowl.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a new photography exhibit at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center that shares images of Black servicemen and women from World War II. And we hear what’s coming to the Marigny Opera House this season.

This Continuum presents a program featuring the female vocal ensemble known as “Tapestry”