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Second only to the Grand Ole Opry, many claim the Louisiana Hayride was the most successful stage in music history. Though few would dispute the claim that Nashville and its Grand Ole Opry are the epicenter of country music, some might be…
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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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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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Jazz Music in Louisiana Jazz was born in New Orleans — Congo Square, to be precise. This public square was one of the only places in America where formerly enslaved people were allowed to gather and play drums. They did so on "free Sundays," where…
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Louisiana Blues Music The Mississippi River rolls through Louisiana, and this being the deep South, you know there’s some great blues music to be discovered. This is the down-home music introduced to the world by African-American laborers, and you…
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Rooted in French tradition and perfected by local hands, beignets hold a special place in the culinary heart of Louisiana. No visit to Louisiana is complete without tasting warm, airy beignets fresh from a bakery or café. Typically beignets are…
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Sweet and juicy Louisiana peaches are the star of this recipe for hand-held pies. Few can say no to peaches — especially ripe, juicy Louisiana peaches. These iconic fruits of the South are sweet with a subtle tartness that makes them irresistible…
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This delicious pie shows off succulent Louisiana strawberries. Located near the Maurepas and Pontchartrain lakes, the city of Ponchatoula is known for its delicious strawberries. In April, during the peak of Louisiana’s strawberry season,…
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This rum-sauced dessert is a delicious way to end any Louisiana feast. Bread pudding got its humble start as a tasty way to use up stale French bread. Though this recipe calls for soft, white sandwich bread, this yummy dessert is just as wonderful…
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The original Bananas Foster was created at Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans in 1951. In 1946, Owen Brennan was faced with a dilemma: Would he prove his friend, who said he couldn’t cook, right? Or would he prove his culinary excellence? The…