King Zulu 1949
The Krewe of Zulu, one of the biggest and most popular krewes of the New Orleans Mardi Gras festivities, has quite a long and interesting story. I found this article from the Krewe of Zulu website that explains their origins and history in detail.
While doing a little research however, I found an interesting picture of one of the most famous kings of Zulu; Louis Armstrong. According to an article in the Time Picayune, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong reigned as the King of Zulu on March 3rd, 1949.
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| King Armstrong pictured in the middle holding a sceptre |
Armstrong, often referred to as "the city's favorite son" spoke out against racial injustice, revolutionized jazz, and preserved New Orleans's vibrant culture through his music.
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| Another picture of the king found on this website. |
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