C.J. Chenier is the son of zydeco legend Clifton Chenier, who populated the Creole music genre in the 1950s. Chenier the junior carries the "King of Zydeco" torch.
Zydeco —
C.J. Chenier is the son of zydeco legend Clifton Chenier, who populated the Creole music genre in the 1950s. Chenier the junior carries the "King of Zydeco" torch.
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An enthusiastic fan plays his personal washboard as others dance to the Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band, which performs Cajun and Zydeco style music. Daigrepont performs at Tipitina's in New Orleans every Sunday afternoon attracting regulars who dance to nearly every song.
Clickety-clack —
An enthusiastic fan plays his personal washboard as others dance to the Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band, which performs Cajun and Zydeco style music. Daigrepont performs at Tipitina's in New Orleans every Sunday afternoon attracting regulars who dance to nearly every song.
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The latest generation of Cajun players include award-winning artists like Feufollet (pictured), Pine Leaf Boys and Lost Bayou Ramblers
New crop of Cajuns —
The latest generation of Cajun players include award-winning artists like Feufollet (pictured), Pine Leaf Boys and Lost Bayou Ramblers
Allison Bohl DeHart with Makemade
Volunteers from Emergencycommunities.org prepare an extra-large portion of the traditional Cajun meal of red beans and rice in Arabi, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.
Red beans and rice —
Volunteers from Emergencycommunities.org prepare an extra-large portion of the traditional Cajun meal of red beans and rice in Arabi, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.
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New Orleans is a Creole city and in turn, Creole cuisine like Galatoire's, a century-old dining institution in the French Quarter, defines the city.
New Orleans: Creole city —
New Orleans is a Creole city and in turn, Creole cuisine like Galatoire's, a century-old dining institution in the French Quarter, defines the city.
Galatoire's
Louisiana's official state donut, beignets are of <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Feducation.nationalgeographic.com%2Feducation%2Fmedia%2Fbeignets%2F%3Far_a%3D1" target="_blank" target="_blank">Acadian (subsequently Cajun</a>) origin rather than Creole. After being integrated into Creole cuisine in New Orleans, however, the sugary snacks are often credited as a Creole invention. Cafe du Monde (pictured) is one of the most popular spots in the city for the treat.
Say "Ben-Yay!" —
Louisiana's official state donut, beignets are of Acadian (subsequently Cajun) origin rather than Creole. After being integrated into Creole cuisine in New Orleans, however, the sugary snacks are often credited as a Creole invention. Cafe du Monde (pictured) is one of the most popular spots in the city for the treat.
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As a presidential candidate Barack Obama ate gumbo -- authentically without tomatoes -- at Dooky Chase's Restaurant in New Orleans in 2008. Gumbo is a cross-cultural dish, though debate swirls around its proper preparation.
Crossing cultures —
As a presidential candidate Barack Obama ate gumbo -- authentically without tomatoes -- at Dooky Chase's Restaurant in New Orleans in 2008. Gumbo is a cross-cultural dish, though debate swirls around its proper preparation.
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