New Orleans musical group Tank and the Bangas release jovial visual for ‘Ain’t That Deep’: Watch
Is this Tank and the Bangas track a contender for the ‘Song of the Summer’?
Last month, New Orleans musical group Tank and the Bangas released the fun-filled music video for ‘Ain’t That Deep’. Shot in the bustling Uptown area of her city, we get to witness her soul amongst people from her neighbourhood. There’s an array of different characters throughout the production. It includes a man in lavender, gentlemen having a drink, a staring brown dog and the legendary Flagboy Giz.
The significance of Flagboy Giz’s suit is tied to the Mardi Gras Indian tradition. It is a centuries-old custom where Black New Orleanians hand-sew elaborate suits. The suits draw inspiration from Native American imagery to honour the Indigenous communities who aided enslaved Africans in Louisiana. Members of the culture prefer the term “suit” over “costume”. These garments require a year to make and weigh anywhere from forty-five to one hundred fifty pounds, plus, due to the large volume of feathers, rhinestones, and heads. A new suit is traditionally created every year for events like Mardi Gras and Super Sunday, after which the previous year’s suit is often retired.
In conclusion, watch the Rippy Austin and Tarriona “Tank” Ball direction above.
