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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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Pass a good time in southern Louisiana with parks, museums, playgrounds and more. Whether you're in Slidell, Covington or Lafayette, here are a few of our top kid-friendly picks for family fun. In south Louisiana, New Orleans, Baton Rouge and the…
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Culture, history and beautiful landscapes make central Louisiana a hit with parents and children. Here are some of our top family-friendly picks in the region. The swath of land cutting through central Louisiana is both an outdoor paradise and a…
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Find the perfect balance of big-city fun and outdoor appeal at these top family-friendly attractions in Shreveport-Bossier City, Ruston, Monroe and beyond. North Louisiana is wild and scenic, dotted with beautiful state parks, lakes, bayous and…