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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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Louisiana is known for its amazing, traditional dishes. But it’s also worth trying the diverse cuisines that make up the state’s culinary scene and culture. Louisiana is a true melting pot. An influx of immigrants to the state over centuries has…
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In Louisiana, crawfish are more than a delicacy. From well-seasoned boils to velvety spoonfuls of étouffée, crawfish are a way of life. To understand the significance of crawfish in Louisiana, one only has to take a drive on the Friday before…
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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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It's a Monday in Louisiana — are you eating red beans for dinner? Red Beans & Rice History New Orleans has too many distinct culinary traditions to count, but few other dishes are as relevant to the city’s identity as red beans and rice. If…
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A history and celebration of the drink known as “the green fairy." What is Absinthe? Absinthe is a spirit derived from botanicals, including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium, together with green anise, sweet fennel, and other herbs.…
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The best way to learn Louisiana’s edible lingo is simply to sit down and start eating. Sometimes it seems like Louisiana speaks its own language in the kitchen. Gumbo, jambalaya, étouffée? These words just don’t come up much in everyday American…