A fais do-do is a Cajun dance party, originating before World War II.. According to Mark Humphrey, the parties were named for “the gentle command (‘go to sleep’) mothers offered bawling infants.”

This page is an index to a large collection of photographs of Cajun, Creole, and Zydeco musicians from Louisiana taken starting in 1999 that have been uploaded to Flickr.

Book about a teen from Richard, Louisiana who suffered with a serious illness, whose faith has influences many Lives, and many believe she …

Ethnic mixing and alternate origins. Shriver estimates that 89% of Cajuns have no African or Native American ancestors; about 11% of Cajun people have at least 0.5% or 1% non-European ancestry.

Genealogy site with focus on Cajun, Acadian and Louisiana genealogy,history and culture. Cajun music and information about Louisiana and Acadia.

Assembling the genealogy of Acadians before 1755 is a mixed blessing. We do have some census records and church records which are pretty much all in print.

The CHAMBERS manS at the Simi Valley Cajun and Blues Music Festival If you are alive and breathing you have heard the Chambers …

This is a mildly hot Cajun spice mix you make yourself with common spices from your pantry. For those who like it hotter, add the optional crushed red pepper. This makes a great oven Cajun hashbrowns!

Palmetto Home, 1800s: First Generation Acadian Homes . When the Acadians first arrrived in Louisiana, some put up quick, temporary shelters made …

Catfish fillets are coated with a spicy seasoning mix, and pan-fried outdoors in a hot cast-iron skillet for an authentically Cajun main dish that’s done in only a few minutes.