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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 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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New Orleans' culinary scene is a mix of tradition and innovation. New Orleans' culinary scene is a mix of tradition — found in the numerous Creole restaurants of the French Quarter — and innovation, with flavors of Southeast Asia, the Middle East…
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Fresh seafood, Cajun staples, farmer's markets, rice mills and spice are just a few of the flavors to taste in New Iberia and Delcambre. Iberia Parish is home the towns of New Iberia, Delcambre, Avery Island and others. The area is rich in…
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Louisiana is a state of true foodies. So much so that food trails have popped up in order to display each region's best culinary offerings. There's no better way to eat through the state than by following these food trails that have been curated…
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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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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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The Louisiana Libations Trail is a tasty journey that leads you to the state’s best craft breweries, wineries and distilleries. Along the way, you’ll discover unique drinks and flavors that highlight the local culture. Get the pass