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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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Designated an All-American Road in 2002, this 180-mile trail was one of the first National Scenic Byways in the Gulf South. Along this distinctive natural corridor through Louisiana's Outback, one of America's "Last Great Wildernesses," you have…
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Experience the ultimate coastal road trip along Louisiana's scenic Highway 56, following the winding path of Bayou Terrebonne as it flows south to Terrebonne Bay and out to the Gulf. Along the way, soak in the authentic Cajun culture and get up…
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Ride through Esplanade Avenue, part of the oldest subdivision in the country. See beautiful homes, lush gardens and historical architecture as you zip through routes that parallel Bayou St. John, City Park and Lake Pontchartrain. Take Canal…
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Escape to nature's tranquility at Caney Lakes Recreation Area in Kisatchie National Forest. The Caney Lake Trail takes you on a scenic journey around two beautiful lakes, each offering a unique experience. Upper Caney Lake boasts a serene…