The use of French and Creole in Louisiana has been on the decline for decades, although a number of initiatives and organizations are attempting to slow the slide and preserve the state’s unique ...

The annual Musical Louisiana concert, hosted by the Historic New Orleans Collection and Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, will highlight the works for 19th century Creole composers, like Edmond Dede, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jeffery Broussard, one of Louisiana's most dynamic and respected zydeco musicians, is once again pushing the boundaries of Creole ...

A new record by Nouveau Electric Records scheduled for release on June 19 captures an early 20th-century style of music from house dances in rural Acadiana by one of its last practitioners. Creole ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (WAFB) - The unique language, music, and culture of Creole Louisiana is the focus of a museum in an area of Lafayette known as Freetown. Erica Fox is a musician and artist who helped ...

In 2021, beloved Cajun fiddler Courtney Granger had a weary look that matched the old soul in his voice. Granger, 39, was in the final round of a lifelong fight with diabetes, which forced musical ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, which began as a single concert in 1974, has grown into an international celebration of Louisiana music and culture, drawing visitors to ...

Infused with hip hop, drumming and humor, Lafayette's Creole Nutcracker turns the traditional holiday ballet into a uniquely Louisiana cultural celebration that has something for everyone. "Creole ...

At the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, thousands of people pack into tents for smoked meat, music and a good time. But for nearly 20 years, one tent has ...