Music Genres in Lafayette

Music has been a staple to Lafayette's identity, blending Cajun, Creole, European, and Native American influences into a unique sound all its own. Lafayette resonates with the sounds of Cajun and Zydeco music, complemented by folk, country, rock, rhythm and blues, and swamp pop. Despite its size, Lafayette Parish boasts a rich musical heritage, nurturing GRAMMY-nominated artists and hosting many concert series and festivals that showcase its vibrant musical culture.

Inspiration Journal

Lafayette's blog showcasing the food, music, culture and history at the heart of Cajun & Creole Country.

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Lafayette Weekly

An all-star cast from the Lafayette music community will gather this Sunday afternoon to raise funds to help one of their own. Keith Blair's Recovery Benefit will feature…

Downtown Rising 2024

Downtown Rising is gearing up for its September concert featuring Marc Broussard. Both Downtown Rising and Marc are celebrating milestone anniversaries. Downtown Rising…

July Events Spotlight

If you're looking to spend some time in the Hub City and want to know what events are happening in July, you're in the right place. We'll give you a monthly rundown…

Getting to Lafayette

The city of Lafayette, LA is located in the center of Lafayette Parish at the intersection of I-10 and I-49 between New Orleans and Houston and only 35 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico.

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