At the Folklore Society’s 66th annual concert, musicians from all corners of America performed all manner of Americana.

The 12th Annual Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Festival will take place March 6–29, 2026, at venues across New Orleans.

Early American banjo music is Black music. The banjo was created by enslaved African Americans, and according to the Smithsonian Institute, up until the 1830s, the banjo was exclusively an African ...

From the rhythmic clatter of spoon jamming to singing the traditional Mardi Gras song — and even sharing crawfish étouffée — ...

Lou Lou Food and Drink is hosting a Fat Tuesday celebration featuring authentic Cajun cuisine and live music. Guests can enjoy traditional New Orleans-style dishes while soaking in the festive Mardi ...

Lafayette-based alternative band Phantum Sun will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at Blue Moon Saloon, Lafayette. Sharing the bill are Double Knockout, Sick at Heart and Elle H and the Untitled. Cover ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We’re in the middle of a busy season of celebration — the Seahawks Super Bowl win, Valentine’s Day, Lunar New Year. Plus, Mardi ...

It’s not called Fat Tuesday for nothing. Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is coming up next week. The day highlights indulgence in rich foods and lots of drinks and parties before the austerity and ...

Two hours west of New Orleans, the town of Opelousas is one of the best places to experience this irresistibly toe-tapping music genre created by Louisiana’s Black Creole community.

The 56th annual Greasing of the Poles, a beloved Mardi Gras tradition, kicked off Friday on Bourbon Street. Cajun Country fiddler and singer Amanda Shaw won over the judges with a nearly perfect score ...