Louisiana's "Year of Music" Begins!

2013 is the official “Year of Music” in Louisiana. To kick off this celebration, Louisiana Tourism and the Oxford American have joined together to bring you the Louisiana Soundtrack Experience: five events across the state that will showcase Louisiana's great musical heritage. The events, free and open to the public, will explore the state's literature, music, films, and food, and will include moderated discussions, screenings of LCRT/Harry Connick Jr. film project, a pre-concert party with free Louisiana-centric food, and an evening concert featuring well-known and emerging musicians. The following cities will host the Louisiana Soundtrack Experience:

SHREVEPORT

Municipal Auditorium

2/23/2013

From Elvis to Hank to Johnny: Celebrating 65 years of the Louisiana Hayride

municipalauditorium.homestead.com

NATCHITOCHES

Northwestern State University

3/2/2013

Raising Cane: A Musical Tour in Creole Country

www.nsula.edu

LAFAYETTE

Cité des Arts / Parc Sans Souci

4/20/2013

Cajun Seasoning: Zydeco Rhythms in the Heart of Acadiana

FERRIDAY

Arcade Theater

8/3/2013

Great Balls of Fire: Delta Blues and Rock & Roll in Jerry Lee’s Hometown

NEW ORLEANS

Old U.S. Mint

11/16/2013

Marching In: Coming Home to the City Where Jazz Was Born

www.crt.state.la.us/museum/properties/usmint/