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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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Zydeco Music in Louisiana Early zydeco was a blend of Louisiana French accordion music and Afro-Caribbean beats. It sat at the crossroads of Creole, Cajun, gospel and the blues, yet has since evolved to include influences from several other genres…
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Rock 'n' roll came to the swamp and the result was an all-new sound. It’s a style of music born out of a regional interpretation of rock ‘n’ roll, R&B, country and French Louisiana musical influences in the 1950s-60’s that defies time,…
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If you’re craving Cajun or Creole music and food, there's no better place to find it than at the Crawfish Festival. Crawfish Capital of the World Recognizing the community’s importance to one of the state’s favorite foods, the Louisiana…
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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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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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Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, held each October in Lafayette, covers the sweep of culture in the region, including its European, African and Indian roots. The towns of Cajun Country hold a festival for nearly everything. You can attend the Giant…
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Meet some of the artists behind the festive sounds of zydeco music in Louisiana. While Louisiana is famously the birthplace of jazz and home to blues music legends, it’s also the heartland of zydeco — a high-energy, accordion-fueled genre that…
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The allure of Louisiana's Cajun culture is everywhere in Lafourche Parish. Located just slightly southwest from New Orleans and spanning down into the isles in the Gulf, this area of Louisiana is full of adventure. Visit Cajun restaurants…
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Louisiana is made of live music, and the beauty of Louisiana’s musical tradition is that it's a participatory one. People of all ages and backgrounds dance, often in the same club to the same bands. The lines between the bands, the music and the…