Music is engrained in the soul of Louisiana. The birthplace of jazz, zydeco, Cajun and swamp pop, Louisiana has also inspired genres ranging from blues and country to hip-hop, gospel, rap and rock ‘n’ roll. And one of the best parts of Louisiana music — you can find it everywhere!
Amplify: Louisiana
Listen to Louisiana shine on Amplify, an anthology series that explores artists, their music and the communities that built them. See snippets of the Cannes Dolphin Award- and W3 Gold Award-winning episodes below, or enjoy full episodes on Amazon Prime.
Zydeco & Cajun Music
Sean Ardoin explores the music and food of his home region, Southwest Louisiana.
Blues & Country
See a backyard crawfish boil in Shreveport with the legendary Kenny Neal.
Jazz & Mardi Gras
Sean Ardoin wraps up his road trip in New Orleans. Hear the Greg Stafford Quartet, Vance Vaucresson and more.
Please note this is an ever growing project and is not a comprehensive list of Louisiana’s musicians. Check back soon for more captivating stories of music legends and the sites that forged the music.
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