You know what you need? You need more Mardi Gras Indians in your life.

We all do, and our great benefactor Galactic once again provides for us.

The opening track from the 2012 album Carnivale Electricos, here live at Jazz Fest in May fronted by Big Chief Juan Pardo and the Golden Comanche, both lookin so pretty, with Trombone Shorty stepping up as well. HA DI KA

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Gypsyphonic Disko

Here is the second and newest installment (released April 2nd) of the Gypsyphonic Disko Mixtape. A mash of New Orleans bounce, klezmer, hip hop, and Balkan music. DJ Quickie Mart and Ben Ellman of Galactic put together this mix featuring the likes of Big Freedia, Juvenile, Lateef the Truthspeaker, and many other artists from the New Orleans area. Volume 1 and the new Volume 2 are free for the download directly from Gypsyphonic Disko.

Galactic with Corey Glover

Galactic featuring Corey Glover recently stopped by the studio of KEXP in Seattle while on tour for their latest album, Carnivale Electricos. Here’s the full performance at KEXP featuring ‘Hey Na Na,’ ‘Out in the Street’, ‘Ash Wednesday Sunrise’, and ‘Heart of Steel’. Enjoy!

Galactic – Thrill

Galactic from Late for the Future (2000) below or play them all day with a playlist of top tracks on Youtube.

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Galactic live with Trombone Shorty.