“I'm not sure, but I'm almost positive, that all music came from New Orleans.” —Ernie K-Doe

The R&B Emperor was correct: all music did come from New Orleans...at least as far as our Music Madness bracket is concerned, where K-Doe's “Mother in Law” is currently trailing...(1/3)

“Big Chief" by more than 100 votes in a first-round matchup. Check out the 64-song bracket, and discover the wealth of music that has come from New Orleans across different genres and multiple centuries. (2/3)

A playlist allows you to hear each track before you vote to propel your favorite songs, like “Mother in Law,” out of the first round. You may hear something new that sways your vote. Vote now! https://www.hnoc.org/publications/neworleansbracketbash