If Flaco Jiménez was conjunto’s crossover ambassador, "the Jimi Hendrix of the accordion" was its avant-garde pied piper.

A five-day itinerary through southern Louisiana threads across Cajun Country — a world of shadowy swamps, gothic beauty and ...

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

Throughout musical history, countless instruments have faced extinction, victims of changing tastes, industrialization, and the passage of time. While some vanished completely, others survived by the ...

Bring home one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts from across the South that celebrate craftsmanship and regional culture.

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.

Leftover Salmon has spent more than three decades building a sound that is not easily defined. With its blend of bluegrass, ...

When we’re writing our family history we focus on dates, vital records and names of family members. But there’s more to add to complete the picture of a family’s life.

March 1 includes two shows at 2 p.m. and two at 7 p.m. at the 347 Girod St. theater. Pick your seats online at northstartheatre.org; adults $25 and students $20, plus taxes and fees. Presented by the ...

The Texas Legislature designated the Grimes County Community as “The Blues Capital of Texas” in 2005 ...

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

There are so many incredible people and fascinating stories that constitute South Bend’s history. During this Black History Month, the Indiana University South Bend Civil Rights Heritage is debuting ...