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Press Release
Feb. 7, 2017
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For Immediate Release
Contact:
Brittany Racca
(337) 365-1540
(888) 942-3742
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JEANERETTE, La. -- The Jeanerette Museum will present the documentary film viewing of, "First Cousins: Cajun and Creole Music in South Louisiana," at 6 p.m. on March 22, 2017.
This film explores the rich musical heritage of the region's French-speaking people who have shared tunes, borrowed instruments, and danced in each others arms for generations. In private moments and in packed dance halls, some of the region's most beloved musicians reveal the passion they share for making music and carrying on family traditions. With roots reaching all the way back to Africa, Europe, and French Canada over the past three centuries, the solid trunk of Louisiana's Creole and Cajun music has flourished into a family tree with intertwined branches.
Moriah Istre, Ph.D., will introduce the film and lead a brief discussion on its making. Istre is a multilingual folklorist, cultural festival programmer and independent filmmaker. Creative and passionate, Istre embraces the arts and enjoys opportunities to celebrate her Cajun and Creole heritage.
This free program, to be held at the museum located at 500 E. Main St. in Jeanerette, is suitable for an adult audience. Seating may be limited and taken on a first come, first serve basis.
For more information visit JeaneretteMuseum.com, email JeaneretteMuseum@yahoo.com, follow them on Facebook, or call (337) 276-4408.
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The Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official parish marketing agency promoting New Iberia, Avery Island, Jefferson Island, Jeanerette, Loreauville and Delcambre as a destination. Marketing programs target leisure travelers, business travelers, media, entertainment industry, and the travel trade including group tour planners, meeting planners, sports planners and special event planners. The bureau operates a parish welcome center in New Iberia.
For more information on parish events and tourism assets, call the bureau at 337-365-1540 or visit
IberiaTravel.com
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Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau
2513 Hwy 14 | New Iberia, LA | 70560
(337) 365-1540 | (888) 942-3742
www.IberiaTravel.com
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