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Next to jazz, perhaps no musical tradition is more associated with Louisiana than Cajun. The Acadians, or Cajuns, found refuge in Louisiana after being exiled from Nova Scotia in 1755 and made a new life in the harsh environment. Instead of giving…
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Discover some of Louisiana's famous country musicians. JIMMIE DAVIS (1899 – 2000) was a two-term Louisiana governor and acclaimed country and gospel music artist. His greatest hit, "You Are My Sunshine," received a GRAMMY ® Hall of Fame Award and…
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Jazz was born in Louisiana! Learn about the famous musicians behind the music genre. Find museums, gravesites, recording studios, residences, music venues and many other sites around Louisiana related to its beloved musicians on our Louisiana…
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Second only to the Grand Ole Opry, many claim the Louisiana Hayride was the most successful stage in music history. Though few would dispute the claim that Nashville and its Grand Ole Opry are the epicenter of country music, some might be…
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Why is it called a GRAMMY®? A New Orleans secretary won the contest to name music’s top prize. Should you ever doubt Louisiana’s undeniable contribution to the world of music, remember that even the GRAMMY ® got its name thanks to someone from…
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This zippy drink gives revelers an iconic taste of New Orleans nightlife. Few cocktails capture the energy of New Orleans like the Hurricane. Created in the 1940s in the heart of the French Quarter, this vibrant drink was born out of necessity —…
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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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Enjoy this berry delicious Louisiana beverage recipe. Louisiana’s humid subtropical climate fosters fruits like southern highbush blueberries, strawberries and peaches — to name a few. The state’s many farmers markets showcase its gorgeous…
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The mint julep is a simple, yet classic southern cocktail beloved throughout Louisiana. Even if you’ve never tasted a mint julep, this cocktail is so popular and iconic, you’d recognize its signature look from afar — a stainless steel or copper…
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Enjoy “America’s First Cocktail” – and a shot of Louisiana history – when you sip a legendary Sazerac. For a drink widely considered “America’s First Cocktail,” it’s no surprise the mighty Sazerac is bold, complex and sophisticated — special in…