Notice that I said “speaking Cajun” and not Cajun French. Aside from the world famous food, art, and music, us Cajuns have developed a way of speaking unlike any other. You may not realize it. You may no
Roddie Romero and the Hub City All-Stars, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, Givers, and Bonsoir, Catin are just a few of the Acadiana musicians vying for the 'Best of the Beat 2011' awards.
The 13th Annual Youngsville Lions' Club Gumbo/Chile Cook-Off took place today in Youngsville.
The Acadian Museum of Erath will induct long-time Lafayette Televison Anchor and Community Volunteer, Maria Placer into its Order of Living Legends. The event will be a fundraiser for the Acadian Museum, a volunteer non-profit organization. We had the pleasure of visiting the Museum when our colleague Camey Doucet was inducted last year. It's a 'don't miss' stop on any tour involving Cajun History.
The 2011 Grammy Hall of Fame nominees include Fats Domino, Clifton Chenier and Prince! Established in 1973, the Hall of Fame acknowledges recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance that are at least 25 years old. It's a really interesting list...
