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Cajun Festival - 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Pheasant Hollow Winery, 14391 N. State Route 37, Whittington; live Cajun music and food; $5.
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Formed in 1975, the Cajun Band powerhouse Beausoleil has brought the music of their native land to the world. They grew up hearing and learning the traditional songs but ...
Live Music: The Louisiana Travel Stage will feature a diverse lineup of performers, bringing the sounds of New Orleans right to Jupiter. From funk rock to zydeco, there’s something for everyone.
The foundation created in honor of late musician Chris Stafford and to continue his legacy of supporting local artists is ...
Following Cajun supergroup sextet High Performance’s blueprint of releasing two live CDs from the same 2008 performance, spin-off quartet 4Horses adheres to same formula. Live at La Poussiere – Part ...
Today on Louisiana Considered, Grammy Award-winning Cajun fiddler Louis Michot brings a fresh perspective to Louisiana French music as he gears up for a solo concert. Plus, we review the year in ...
The late Clifton Chenier, Zydeco pioneer known for his Creole-inspired sound rooted in blues, Cajun and R&B, is being bolstered by the music community on his 100th birthday.
Five years later, instead of knocking them dead, Trahan has the purists keeling over. Trahan has expanded his talented wings, or in this case, fingers, into zydeco, the sound of southwest Louisiana’s ...
Babineaux, who often incorporates Cajun French language into lessons, believes the program is more than just music. “Having the language within the class is like a secret code for us ...
Students participate in "Band Labs" to experience being part of a traditional Cajun music group as part of LA Folk Roots Kids Camp during the showcase at Toby's Downtown on Friday, June 28, 2024 ...
Scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m., the festival promises a full day of Zydeco music, authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine, and family-friendly activities.
As the 50th anniversary of Festivals Acadiens et Créoles approaches, Lafayette leaders are trying to determine how to ensure the region’s music economy is successful for the next 50 years.