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Louis Nelson
Louis Nelson was a sought-after traditional jazz trombonist from New Orleans.
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Music Index
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Louis Prima
Louis Prima was an Italian American composer, singer, trumpet player and bandleader from New Orleans.
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Louisiana Hayride
The Louisiana Hayride was a radio barn dance broadcast from Shreveport’s Municipal Auditorium between 1948 and 1960.
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Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra is the only musician-owned and collaboratively managed full-time symphony orchestra in the United States.
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Louisiana Record Labels
With its diverse musical heritage, Louisiana has been home to many important record labels.
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Lucinda Williams
Lucinda Williams is a multiple Grammy award-winning songwriter and performer whose blues, southern rock, Cajun, and folk-influenced sound has achieved commercial success while staying true to her stripped-down, roots music aesthetic.
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Mahalia Jackson
Mahalia Jackson, a New Orleans native, was one of the most powerful and influential singers in the history of gospel music.
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Mannie Fresh
Byron O. Thomas, known professionally by his stage name Mannie Fresh, is a Grammy-nominated producer and rapper from New Orleans.
Folklife
Marc Savoy
Marc Savoy is a Cajun folklorist, musician, and master accordion maker in Eunice.
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Marcia Ball
Marcia Ball, a blues and swamp-rock pianist and singer, grew-up in the small town of Vinton.
Folklife
Mardi Gras Indians
Mardi Gras Indians have become recognizable symbols of New Orleans's unique local culture, yet remain closely tied to their specific communities and traditions.
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Marie Théard
Marie Théard (Moses) achieved distinction as a pianist, piano teacher, collector, arranger, and translator of French and French Creole Patois songs of Louisiana.
