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Rock 'n' roll came to the swamp and the result was an all-new sound. It’s a style of music born out of a regional interpretation of rock ‘n’ roll, R&B, country and French Louisiana musical influences in the 1950s-60’s that defies time,…
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Grab your dancin' shoes and boogie down at Louisiana's dance halls and clubs. Nineteenth-century Louisiana governor William C.C. Claiborne allegedly said that the residents of New Orleans had such a penchant for dancing that they were downright…
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Louisiana Country Music Country music developed across the South, and Louisiana has produced some of its best-known artists. Songs of love and loss, southern traditions and the everyday lives of the rural working class come alive in country music…
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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 some of Louisiana's famous country musicians. JIMMIE DAVIS (1899 – 2000) was a two-term Louisiana governor and acclaimed country and gospel music artist. His greatest hit, "You Are My Sunshine," received a GRAMMY ® Hall of Fame Award and…
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Add these essential south Louisiana must-dos to your itinerary and experience some of the best that the region has to offer. 1. TABASCO® Tours, Dining and Shopping The McIlhenny family put south Louisiana on the culinary map with the introduction…
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Experience all the attractions near Franklin, Morgan City, Cypremort Point, Baldwin and Patterson in southeast Louisiana. 1. Bayou Teche Paddle Trail Of the countless reasons to visit St. Mary Parish, also known as the Cajun Coast, the biggest…
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The allure of Louisiana's Cajun culture is everywhere in Lafourche Parish. Located just slightly southwest from New Orleans and spanning down into the isles in the Gulf, this area of Louisiana is full of adventure. Visit Cajun restaurants…
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From antiques and museums to historic opera houses and Cajun food, get ready to explore a simpler side of Louisiana. 1. Zydeco Cajun Prairie Byway, Crowley This driving trail is part of the Louisiana Trails & Byways initiative and the Zydeco…
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Welcome to St. Martin Parish, where Cajun culture runs deep, dancing to live music during brunch is the norm, and Louisiana's outdoors scene begs you to come out and play. Welcome to St. Martin Parish! It's a short drive from New Orleans or Baton…