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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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We all say YAY for beignets!! The word beignet (pronounced ben-YAY) comes from the early Celtic word bigne meaning “to raise.” It is also French for “fritter.” The typical well-known beignets are fried, fluffy pieces of dough, served hot and…
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Ready to see — or hear — the real New Orleans? Just a short walk from the French Quarter, head on down to Frenchmen Street for the highest concentration of New Orleans’ best live music. Don’t let the lack of neon lights fool you; behind those…
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New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz. Learn about the rich history of the area's famous jazz musicians and their continuing influence on jazz in New Orleans and the rest of the world. When people visit New Orleans, they'll inevitably hear music…
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Jazz Music in Lousiana 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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Jazz was born in Louisiana! Learn about the famous musicians behind the music genre. Find museums, gravesites, recording studios, residences, music venues and many other sites around Louisiana related to its beloved musicians on our Louisiana…
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If a rich history and world-acclaimed cuisine are the head and heart of Louisiana, music is surely its collective soul. Country Music Up north, the country-turned-sports radio station KWKH in Shreveport was essential to the story of country music…
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Experience electrifying music, culture and food — from Louisiana and around the world — at New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. For more than 50 years, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival – known to locals as Jazz Fest – has brought…
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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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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…