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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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Pack your fishing pole and birding binoculars for this simple beach getaway that offers a chance to escape from it all in the splendor of Louisiana's outdoors. Exploring Grand Isle State Park There’s a solitary strip of road that cuts a path…
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Southwest Louisiana is a prime spot for fishing bass and redfish — as well as seeing brown pelicans, egrets and migratory birds. Fishing Southwest Louisiana's legendary wetlands are a watery paradise that beckons fishermen looking to land "the big…
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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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Relax and enjoy breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, native wildlife and Louisiana's only World Heritage Site. Poverty Point Reservoir State Park—only a few miles from the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Poverty Point World Heritage Site—should be added…
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Want to catch big fish? Kayak through Louisiana's gorgeous coastal landscapes. Anglers looking to break out the fly rod should consider kayak fishing in the saltwater marshes along Louisiana’s coast. This spin on shore fishing gives the angler a…
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If you’re angling for a world-class fishing adventure, look no further than the salty waters of south Louisiana. With liberal bag limits, waters flush with fish and some of the country’s best guides, Louisiana has been and will continue to be a…