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Mardi Gras Indians bring colorful history to New Orleans

Roughly three dozen tribes, known collectively as the Mardi Gras Indians, perform in their neighborhoods on New Orleans during the big festival. Their origins date back to the 18th century, when slaves would gather to play traditional African music. Megan Alexander reports.
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