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Next to jazz, perhaps no musical tradition is more associated with Louisiana than Cajun. The Acadians, or Cajuns, found refuge in Louisiana after being exiled from Nova Scotia in 1755 and made a new life in the harsh environment. Instead of giving…
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Discover the cultural legacy and talent behind the Cajun music scene of Louisiana. Dive into the heart of southwest Louisiana's musical soul — Cajun music is a vibrant tapestry of Acadian ballads, syncopated fiddle and accordion rhythms infused…
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Meet some of the artists behind the festive sounds of zydeco music in Louisiana. While Louisiana is famously the birthplace of jazz and home to blues music legends, it’s also the heartland of zydeco — a high-energy, accordion-fueled genre that…
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Zydeco Music in Louisiana Early zydeco was a blend of Louisiana French accordion music and Afro-Caribbean beats. It sat at the crossroads of Creole, Cajun, gospel and the blues, yet has since evolved to include influences from several other genres…
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Louisiana rocks, and I'm not just talking about the clubs and festivals. You have to experience a sunset on the bayou. Louisiana is so inspiring. If everybody could see a sunset on the bayou, maybe we would get the support we need to save the…
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Heed the call of the wild and head to these fishing spots in Sportsman’s Paradise. In South Louisiana, waterways teem with the fresh fish and seafood you’ll find in famous Cajun and Creole restaurants. Crawfish, redfish, snapper, shrimp... the…
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Atchafalaya Basin may not be Louisiana's biggest city, but it certainly has a big draw. History Channel fans know the town well as the host to the hit show "Swamp People." We sat down to have a chat with Troy Landry, "King of the Swamp" and one of…
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Why is it called a GRAMMY®? A New Orleans secretary won the contest to name music’s top prize. Should you ever doubt Louisiana’s undeniable contribution to the world of music, remember that even the GRAMMY ® got its name thanks to someone from…
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Be it swamp blues, jump blues, urban blues, swing blues, Delta blues, funk blues or blues-based jazz, the blues abound from the swamps to the cities of Louisiana. Blues may not be the first music that comes to mind when people think about…
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Living off the abundance of Louisiana's land and sea has been a tradition and way of life for centuries. And the diverse array of wildlife that lives and thrives in Louisiana offers unique hunting opportunities. From waterfowl, like ducks and…