“Joc-a-mo-fee-no-ah-nah-nay, Joc-a-mo-fee-nah-nay” is a ritual chant used by the Mardi Gras Indians which has been around for so long the words are no longer clearly distinguishable, and it has a well understood meaning of its own. Very, very loosely translated it signifies “we mean business” or “don’t mess with us”.
What Iko means?
IKO. Innovation, Know-How, and Originality (trademark of Nippon Thompson, Co., Ltd)
What is a flag boy?
The Flag Boy is the next ranking Indian. It is he who carries the “gang flag” – a huge staff decorated with feathers (seen on left) and the gang symbol. Generally Flag Boys are a block or two behind Spy Boys, and at least a block ahead of the Big Chief.
What do Iko Iko lyrics mean?
James Crawford, gave a 2002 interview with OffBeat Magazine discussing the song’s meaning: Interviewer: How did you construct ‘Jock-A-Mo?’ “Iko Iko” was like a victory chant that the Indians would shout. “Jock-A-Mo” was a chant that was called when the Indians went into battle.
What movie is Iko Iko from?
Rain Man
Iko Iko/Movie
Who sang ICO ICO originally?
Justin Wellington
Iko Iko/Artists
What is a spyboy in New Orleans?
Each Spy Boy has a method to signal potential trouble or approaching rival Indian tribes… with dancing, whooping, hollering, and hand language. His observations are communicated to the Big Chief who, in return, sends a set of directions and instructions back down the parade procession.
What are the Indian chiefs in New Orleans?
Mardi Gras Indians (also known as Black Masking Indians) are black carnival revelers in New Orleans, Louisiana, who dress up for Mardi Gras in suits influenced by Native American ceremonial apparel.
How did Jock-a-Mo fee No Nay get its name?
The song name was called “Chock-a-mo,” though when Crawford told Chess the title over the phone, he misheard it and upon it’s release, Crawford discovered the title was instead called “Jock-a-mo.” “Iko! Iko! Jock-a-mo Fee No Nay” is a phrase that will, for many, instantly bring to mind the iconic 1965 number by The Dixie Cups.
Where did the song “Jock-a-Mo” come from?
It came from two Indian chants that I put music to. “Iko Iko” was like a victory chant that the Indians would shout. “Jock-A-Mo” was a chant that was called when the Indians went into battle. I just put them together and made a song out of them. Really it was just like “Lawdy Miss Clawdy.” That was a phrase everybody in New Orleans used.
What does “Iko Iko Jock-a-Mo” mean?
“Iko Iko” was like a victory chant that the Indians would shout. “Jock-A-Mo” was a chant that was called when the Indians went into battle. I just put them together and made a song out of them. Really it was just like “Lawdy Miss Clawdy.” That was a phrase everybody in New Orleans used.
What is “Jockomo fee-Na Nay”?
So I kept digging, looking for more about “Jockomo Fee-na Nay.” One musicologist wrote, “‘Joc-a-mo-fee-no-ah-nah-nay, Joc-a-mo-fee-nah-nay’ is a ritual chant used by the Mardi Gras Indians which has been around for so long the words are no longer clearly distinguishable, and it has a well understood meaning of its own.
