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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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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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Discover some of Louisiana's famous blues artists. Louisiana's blues music circles the globe, and it's because of our incredible artists. From Lead Belly to Chris Thomas King, explore the people behind your favorite tracks. HUDDIE WILLIAM “LEAD…
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Discover Louisiana's deep gospel music roots, from the birthplace of "The Queen of Gospel," Mahalia Jackson, to the first-of-its-kind gospel brunch. Gospel Music History The Mississippi River was the baptismal water of the young Mahalia Jackson,…
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Explore the diverse list of Louisiana natives and current or former Louisiana residents who have won a prestigious GRAMMY® Award. To understand Louisiana's rich musical legacy, look to generations of talented Cajun and Creole artists. Their…
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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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For many of us, spotting an alligator in the wild might signal that it’s time to start running. But fear not; despite that sinister-looking grin, alligators rarely make unprovoked attacks on humans. In fact, even though they possess the strongest…
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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,…