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Professional touring groups keep theaters across the state alive with glitzy productions straight from Broadway. Eager to experience the glamour and excitement of a Broadway hit? Look no further than Louisiana, where professional touring groups…
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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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If you’re craving Cajun or Creole music and food, there's no better place to find it than at the Crawfish Festival. Crawfish Capital of the World Recognizing the community’s importance to one of the state’s favorite foods, the Louisiana…
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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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Louisiana can properly claim the title "Festival Capital of the World," with more than 400 festivals scheduled annually around the state. In the spring, however, the festival action goes into warp speed. Every weekend — and sometimes the weekdays…
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Experience the premier jazz festival dedicated to the life and music of New Orleans' Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong. Discover New Orleans' rich musical heritage at the annual Satchmo SummerFest, a multi-day jazz festival celebrating the life of Louis "…
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See some of the best visual and performing arts and cultural attractions in Northeast Louisiana. Northeast Louisiana is full of wonderful arts and cultural attractions. From symphonies and art galleries to museum exhibits and sculptural landmarks…
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Iberville is one of Louisiana’s oldest parishes, named in honor of Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville, a French explorer. Located near Baton Rouge, Iberville Parish provides plenty of things to see in southern Louisiana. Learn about these unique…
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Louisiana's serene waters and laissez-faire culture make it the perfect summer destination. Renting a houseboat simply seals the deal. Best Places to Rent Houseboats in Louisiana Renting a houseboat in Louisiana? The Atchafalaya Basin and the…
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Located in the heart of French Louisiana — the Acadiana Region — Lafayette offers the best of Cajun culture. There's a good reason why Lafayette has been coined the "Happiest City in America." It's got everything to do with the people and a…