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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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1. Lafayette: Touring the Tastiest Town in the South The unofficial capital of Louisiana’s Cajun heartland is also one of its most revered, thanks to the kinds of restaurants and roadside stands that made Southern Living name Lafayette the “…
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Over the years, Louisiana has partaken in the full-fledged food truck revolution taking place across the nation. Every corner of the state is dotted with mobile vendors dishing up delicious food on wheels. Looking for your favorite? Follow them on…
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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 cocktails like the French 75, La Louisiane and Grasshopper are perfect for celebrating any special occasion. Or just any Tuesday. Pair your meal with a little bit of history. Check out the stories behind these cocktails original to…
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Louisiana’s Cajun and Creole cuisine is world-renowned — and given our position in the Deep South, so is our barbecue. Down here, you’ll find culinary masterpieces in the gumbo pot and on the grill. Delve into our saucy, smoky side with these…
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In Louisiana, we don’t just eat—we dine with gusto. Louisiana foods connect us to our culture, one that includes French, Spanish, African and German influences. It is over a meal that Louisianans come together in celebration, whether it’s a Mardi…