This past summer, volunteering at a Louisiana Creole language immersion camp, Henry Johnson heard a lullaby that stirred a memory. In the memory, he was 3 years old, gathered with cousins and ...

In Louisiana, Louisiana French isn't our only heritage language; Louisiana Creole is another language that is woven into our cultural fabric. In this episode, we talk with two leading experts and ...

If Louisiana Creole as a language is endangered, then Google may have a lifeline to toss its way. Google revealed last week that it is introducing a progressive web app, Woolaro, through its Google ...

In 2018, Louisiana became the first U.S. state to join l’Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), a global organization of more than 90 countries, governments and states united by French ...

Explore the rich cultural tapestry of Creole languages, peoples, and traditions shaped by historical interactions and diverse ...

BREAUX BRIDGE, La. — Corey Ledet, lead singer in Corey Ledet and His Zydeco Band, belts out lyrics to an old zydeco tune in Louisiana French while literally bending the accordion to his will and ...

The use of French and Creole in Louisiana has been on the decline for decades, although a number of initiatives and organizations are attempting to slow the slide and preserve the state’s unique ...

BATON ROUGE, La. - Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) continues its partnership with Télé-Louisiane, bringing viewers eight all-new episodes of La Veillée, a 15-minute weekly look at the happenings, ...

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, a vibrant celebration of Louisiana’s unique Francophone culture. In a special ceremony during the festival’s opening night ...

Preface -- Nathalie Dajko and Shana Walton -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Connie Eble -- Indigenous languages -- The Chitimacha language: a history -- Daniel W. Hieber -- Kowassaaton Ilhaalos: ...

Creole culture is present throughout the State from Kouri-Vini speakers near Lafayette and Bayou Teche to Creole Mardi Gras Indians in New Orleans. In this episode, we visit the Creoles of Pointe ...

French Ambassador Laurent Bili visited Louisiana's Acadiana region to celebrate its Cajun and Creole heritage. The ambassador attended the Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, participating in local ...