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Ready to see — or hear — the real New Orleans? Just a short walk from the French Quarter, head on down to Frenchmen Street for the highest concentration of New Orleans’ best live music. Don’t let the lack of neon lights fool you; behind those…
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New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz. Learn about the rich history of the area's famous jazz musicians and their continuing influence on jazz in New Orleans and the rest of the world. When people visit New Orleans, they'll inevitably hear music…
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While there are famous Gulf Coast beaches throughout the Southeast, Louisiana has some gorgeous sandy spots of its own – they’re just a little less well-known. Areas like Grand Isle and Cameron Parish offer more nuanced surprises. Check out some…
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Jazz Music in Louisiana Jazz was born in New Orleans — Congo Square, to be precise. This public square was one of the only places in America where formerly enslaved people were allowed to gather and play drums. They did so on "free Sundays," where…
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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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Pack your fishing pole and birding binoculars for this beach getaway that offers a simple escape from it all in the splendor of Louisiana's outdoors. Getting to Grand Isle State Park There’s a solitary strip of road that cuts a path through the…
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Experience the premier jazz festival dedicated to the life and music of New Orleans' Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong. Discover New Orleans' rich musical heritage at the annual Satchmo SummerFest, a multi-day jazz festival celebrating the life of Louis "…
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Experience all the attractions near Franklin, Morgan City, Cypremort Point, Baldwin and Patterson in southeast Louisiana. 1. Bayou Teche Paddle Trail Of the countless reasons to visit St. Mary Parish, also known as the Cajun Coast, the biggest…
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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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This small North Louisiana lake is a powerhouse for big bass fishing. When you think of the term powerhouse, you probably think of football. But when it comes to bass fishing in Louisiana, we think of Caney Lake. At first glance, Caney Lake might…