Cajun music

Gigs like the Bayou Boogie in Connecticut are the bread and butter of Lafayette’s traditional music scene.

Culture

It’s a tough road for touring Cajun and zydeco musicians

Christiaan Mader (The Current)

What opportunities remain are paying less. Gigs back home aren’t earning what they used to either.

FILE - Tailgaters dance the Cajun two step to the Gino Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie zydeco band as a kickoff for the annual Festival Acadiens et Creoles in Lafayette, La., Oct. 8, 2010.

Local & Regional News

Louisiana’s Cajun and Creole heritage will be showcased at 50th annual Festivals Acadiens et Creoles

The Associated Press

Culture

A Decade of Brunch for Louisiana Grammy Nominees

John Wirt

The 10th annual “Only in Louisiana Grammy Nominees Brunch” is Saturday in Los Angeles. Louisiana’s new lieutenant governor, Billy Nungesser, is presiding…