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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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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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Louisiana has adopted an official state drink (milk), an official state fruit (strawberry) and two official jellies (sugar cane and mayhaw). In 2004, the state finally declared gumbo as the official state dish. This dinner staple is so close to…
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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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Boudin, a spicy Cajun sausage, is one of the region's most popular eat-on-the-go foods. What is boudin? Boudin is traditionally a blend of cooked pork, rice, onions, peppers and seasonings stuffed into a sausage casing, although boudin makers…
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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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Louisiana can properly claim the title "Festival Capital of the World," with more than 400 festivals scheduled annually around the state. In the spring, however, the festival action goes into warp speed. Every weekend — and sometimes the weekdays…
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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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Lafayette is nestled in the heart of Acadiana, the densely populated region of Louisiana between Baton Rouge and Lake Charles, an area considered the heartland of Cajun cuisine. The city is also home to more restaurants per capita than New Orleans…
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These must-try local eateries offer the best of the best in terms of cuisine around Morgan City and its surrounding towns, like Patterson and Berwick. Morgan City and it's surrounding towns — known as the Cajun Coast — you'll find prime spots for…